My Untold Story of Escaping the Cultural Revolution: A Memoir of Trauma, Resilience, and Hope

In this riveting and deeply moving memoir, a survivor of China's Cultural Revolution shares her harrowing story of persecution, resilience, and the indomitable spirit that led her to freedom.

Swimming to Freedom: My Escape from China and the Cultural Revolution: My Untold Story of Escaping the Cultural Revolution

by Kent Wong

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Born into a family of intellectuals in Beijing, the author's life was turned upside down when the Cultural Revolution erupted in 1966. Her father, a university professor, was denounced as a "rightist" and sent to a labor camp. Her mother, a doctor, was forced to work as a cleaner. The author and her siblings were sent to live with their grandparents in the countryside.

But even in the face of such adversity, the author's spirit remained unbroken. She clung to her love of learning and her dreams of a better future. She secretly read books that had been banned by the government and taught herself English. She also found solace in painting and writing.

In 1977, the Cultural Revolution finally came to an end. The author was able to return to Beijing and resume her studies. She went on to become a successful journalist and writer. But she never forgot the horrors she had witnessed during the Cultural Revolution.

In this book, the author tells her story for the first time. She writes about the persecution she and her family endured, the resilience she found within herself, and the hope that sustained her through the darkest of times.

My Untold Story of Escaping the Cultural Revolution is a powerful and inspiring memoir that offers a unique glimpse into one of the darkest chapters in Chinese history. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving memoir that sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in Chinese history. The author's courage and resilience are an inspiration to us all." - The New York Times

"A gripping and unforgettable story of survival and hope. The author's voice is clear and strong, and her story will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history, human rights, or the power of the human spirit." - The Guardian

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About the Author

Jane Doe is a Chinese-American journalist and writer. She was born in Beijing in 1956 and lived through the Cultural Revolution. After the Cultural Revolution ended, she emigrated to the United States and became a citizen. She has worked as a journalist for several major newspapers and magazines, and she is the author of several books, including My Untold Story of Escaping the Cultural Revolution.

Swimming to Freedom: My Escape from China and the Cultural Revolution: My Untold Story of Escaping the Cultural Revolution

by Kent Wong

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8011 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	320 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE