Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

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More than 800,000 copies in print!
 
From the author of critically acclaimed and bestselling memoir Falling Leaves, this is a poignant and moving true account of her childhood, growing up as an unloved daughter in 1940s China.

A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In her own courageous voice, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph in the face of despair. 

Adeline's affluent, powerful family considers her bad luck after her mother dies giving birth to her, and life does not get any easier when her father remarries. Adeline and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled with gifts and attention. Although Adeline wins prizes at school, they are not enough to compensate for what she really yearns for -- the love and understanding of her family. Like the classic Cinderella story, this powerful memoir is a moving story of resilience and hope. 

Includes an Author's Note, a 6-page photo insert, a historical note, and the Chinese text of the original 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

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4.5
153 reviews
A Google user
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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Heidi Tam
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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A Google user
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.
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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.

www.adelineyenmah.com

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