Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter
May 2009 · Sold by Laurel Leaf
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An unforgettable bestselling memoir of resilience, identity, and hope, this is the true story of one girl's determination to rise above rejection in 1940s China and find her own voice.
From the bestselling author of Falling Leaves comes the powerful true story that has inspired generations of readers.
Growing up in an affluent family in 1940s China, Adeline is treated as an outsider from the moment she is born. Blamed for her mother's death in childbirth and neglected by her father, Adeline longs for the love and acceptance that never seem to come. While her stepmother lavishes affection on her younger siblings, Adeline finds comfort in books, excels in school, and quietly dreams of a different future.
Adeline recounts her journey from loneliness and heartbreak to resilience and self-discovery. Like the classic fairy tale that inspired its title, Chinese Cinderella is a deeply moving memoir about overcoming adversity and believing in your own worth.
Perfect for readers who love inspiring true stories, the bookincludes an author's note, a historical note, a photo insert, and the original Chinese text of Chinese Cinderella.
A PW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS
“One of the most inspiring books I have ever read.” –The Guardian
From the bestselling author of Falling Leaves comes the powerful true story that has inspired generations of readers.
Growing up in an affluent family in 1940s China, Adeline is treated as an outsider from the moment she is born. Blamed for her mother's death in childbirth and neglected by her father, Adeline longs for the love and acceptance that never seem to come. While her stepmother lavishes affection on her younger siblings, Adeline finds comfort in books, excels in school, and quietly dreams of a different future.
Adeline recounts her journey from loneliness and heartbreak to resilience and self-discovery. Like the classic fairy tale that inspired its title, Chinese Cinderella is a deeply moving memoir about overcoming adversity and believing in your own worth.
Perfect for readers who love inspiring true stories, the bookincludes an author's note, a historical note, a photo insert, and the original Chinese text of Chinese Cinderella.
A PW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS
“One of the most inspiring books I have ever read.” –The Guardian
An unforgettable bestselling memoir of resilience, identity, and hope, this is the true story of one girl's determination to rise above rejection in 1940s China and find her own voice.
From the bestselling author of Falling Leaves comes the powerful true story that has inspired generations of re...
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Chinese Cinderella is a touching and eye-opening memoir about an unwanted daughter. It is true story of an unwanted daughter blamed for her mother's death and Adeline is a determined and strong-willed young girl who lacks love and affection in her childhood. I enjoyed this book because it made me think about how badly some children can be treated.Her devastating story inspires readers to persevere and never give up.
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August 13, 2014
The description is really good and it's really touching. But I prefer adventure and mystic books or school stories. In fact, most of the time I just read fiction. It doesn't really matter coz i read to write better not to learn( at least not main point )
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This is a great book for Jr. High students. We had some great discussions on how to treat others, and how to persevere when trials and hards things come our way.
About the author
Adeline Yen Mah was born in Tianjin, China and has lived in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and England. She is the author of the adult memoir Falling Leaves, which was a New York Times Bestseller and has sold over a million copies worldwide; Chinese Cinderella, her autobiography written for teens which has also sold over one million copies; and other novels. Adeline is Founder and President of the Falling Leaves Foundation, whose mission is to promote understanding between East and West and to provide funds for the study of China's history, language and culture. She and her husband have two children and live in California and London.
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Adeline Yen Mah was born in Tianjin, China and has lived in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and England. She is the author of the adult memoir Falling Leaves, which was a New York Times Bestseller and has sold over a million copies worldwide; Chinese Cinderella, her autobiography written for teens which has...
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