Written by a Chinese woman, now resident in New Zealand, this is another real life story of hardship, brutality and terror during and after the Mao-initiated Cultural Revolution. Written from the heart, it is touchingly real and convincing.
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Unfortunately we can reveal little about this brave woman's identity. Guo Sheng is not her real name. She is deeply concerned about the effect of publicity on her family back in China and has asked that her identity remain hidden.
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Vendeur : AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . N° de réf. du vendeur 7719-9780143018728
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Vendeur : Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. N° de réf. du vendeur CHL4648077
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Vendeur : Bahamut Media, Reading, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. N° de réf. du vendeur 6545-9780143018728
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Vendeur : Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, Nouvelle-Zélande
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. During China's cultural revolution, young Guo Sheng's family is persecuted by the Red Guards and subjected to unspeakable violence. Brutal beatings and public humiliations become a daily occurrence. After the Revolution, Sheng falls in love with a boy from the other side: he and his family are Red Guard sympathisers. Her family is horrified. Years later the two meet again, but times have changed. Her beloved is not the man she thought he was. In this poignant account of a woman's life, Guo Sheng's experiences are interwoven with rich stories of family members past and present. Throughout this often painful journey, Guo Sheng emerges as a woman of huge resilience and courage. Signed. Author's dedication to owner on half-title page. 283 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 1592283
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Vendeur : Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Guo Sheng, Penguin Books Ltd. Guo Sheng now lives in a New Zealand city, but during China's Cultural Revolution her family were persecuted by the Red Guards and subjected to unspeakable violence. In her story brutal beatings and public humiliations become a daily occurrence. Their property was destroyed and her grandfather shot and killed. Meanwhile Guo herself was in love with a boy from the wrong side of the tracks: he and his family were Red Guard sympathisers. Her family was horrified. A decade later the couple met up again, but times have changed. Later, with her family suffering on-going persecution, Guo Sheng pursued her education and career, met a New Zealand couple and later left her homeland for a foreign country - New Zealand. Paperback. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780143018728-SECONDHAND
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Vendeur : Oak Books, Ouyen, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Written by a Chinese woman, now resident in New Zealand, this is another real life story of hardship, brutality and terror during and after the Mao-initiated Cultural Revolution. Written from the heart, it is touchingly real and convincing. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life. N° de réf. du vendeur FS474_kh3
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Vendeur : Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Nouvelle-Zélande
Paperback. Etat : Fair. 283 pages. Cover worn, Text tanned, Light foxing Written by a Chinese woman, now resident in New Zealand, this is another real life story of hardship, brutality and terror during and after the Mao-initiated Cultural Revolution. Written from the heart, it is touchingly real and convinci ng. N° de réf. du vendeur 7018e
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