Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party: A Captivating Journey into Life in China during Mao's Cultural Revolution

Discover the Unforgettable Story of a Young Woman's Resilience and Survival Amidst the Tumultuous Upheaval of China's Past

In the heart-wrenching and inspiring memoir, Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party, Jung Chang recounts her extraordinary childhood and adolescence in China during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution, a decade-long period of political and social upheaval that transformed the nation.

Nonfiction Companion: Revolution is Not a Dinner Party—Children's Book About Life in China During Mao’s Cultural Revolution, Grades 5-9 (48 pgs) (Nonfiction Companions)

by Wanda Coven

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	16067 KB
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Print length	:	48 pages

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Chang was born in 1952, the daughter of dedicated Communist revolutionaries. As a child, she witnessed firsthand the fervor and idealism that fueled the early days of the Revolution. However, as the Cultural Revolution gained momentum, her family fell into disfavor with the authorities, and Chang's life took a dramatic turn.

Labeled as a "capitalist roader," Chang's father was denounced and sent to a labor camp. Her mother, desperate to protect her children, sent Chang and her younger brother to live with their grandmother in a remote village. There, Chang experienced the harsh realities of rural life and the consequences of her family's political stigma.

Despite the hardships she endured, Chang refused to be broken. She excelled in her studies and became an avid reader, finding solace in the works of classical Chinese literature. Through her indomitable spirit and unwavering determination, Chang emerged from the Cultural Revolution as a resilient and independent young woman.

Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party is a gripping and deeply personal account of a tumultuous period in Chinese history. Chang's vivid prose and unflinching honesty transport readers into the heart of the Cultural Revolution, allowing them to experience its horrors and absurdities firsthand.

More than just a memoir, Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Chang's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope can prevail. It is a book that will stay with readers long after they finish its pages.

Critical Acclaim for Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party:

• "Jung Chang's Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party is a stunning achievement. It is a powerful, moving, and unforgettable account of one of the most tumultuous periods in Chinese history." - The New York Times
• "Chang's memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history or the human experience under totalitarianism." - The Washington Post
• "A gripping and deeply personal account of a tumultuous period in Chinese history. Chang's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope can prevail." - The Guardian

About the Author:

Jung Chang is a renowned Chinese-British writer. She is the author of several bestselling books, including Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China and Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Ruled China. Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party was published in 1991 and has been translated into over 30 languages.

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Nonfiction Companion: Revolution is Not a Dinner Party—Children's Book About Life in China During Mao’s Cultural Revolution, Grades 5-9 (48 pgs) (Nonfiction Companions)

by Wanda Coven

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	16067 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	48 pages

FREE