Life and Death in Shanghai

Name: Life and Death in Shanghai
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780006548614
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By Nien Cheng

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Summary

In Life and Death in Shanghai, Nien Cheng recounts her harrowing experiences during China's Cultural Revolution. The memoir details her unjust imprisonment and the psychological and physical challenges she faced, portraying a vivid picture of survival and resilience in a time of political turmoil. Through her personal journey, Cheng provides insightful reflections on the impact of ideology and the strength of the human spirit.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in personal stories set against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution in China. The memoir offers a gripping account of resilience and survival through a period of immense political upheaval, providing a deeply personal perspective on history and the human spirit. If you appreciate narratives that blend historical insight with moving personal experiences, this memoir could be an inspiring read.

Life and Death in Shanghai

A first-hand account of China's cultural revolution.

A gripping political memoir on resilience and Maoist revolutionaries in 1960s Shanghai

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This is a first-hand account of China's Cultural Revolution. Life and Death in Shanghai is written by Nien Cheng, an anglophile and fluent English-speaker who worked for Shell in Shanghai under Mao. She was put under house arrest by Red Guards in 1966 and subsequently jailed.

All attempts to make her confess to the charges of being a British spy failed; all efforts to indoctrinate her were met by a steadfast and fearless refusal to accept the terms offered by her interrogators. When she was released from prison, she was told that her daughter had committed suicide. In fact, Meiping had been beaten to death by Maoist revolutionaries.

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Life and Death in Shanghai by Nien Cheng is praised for its poignant and vivid account of her harrowing experiences during China's Cultural Revolution. Reviewers often commend Cheng's resilience and courage, highlighting the book's gripping narrative and insightful depiction of that turbulent period. The memoir is also noted for its detailed portrayal of the political and cultural climate of the time, offering readers both a personal and historical perspective.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780006548614

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flamingo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

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Asian History Biography & Memoir History & Military Nien Cheng Non-Fiction

About the Author

During China’s Cultural Revolution, Nien Cheng, a fluent English speaker who worked for Shell in Shanghai, was accused of being a British spy and locked up in solitary confinement for six and a half years. When she was finally released – to face years of further harassment and intimidation – she learned that her daughter had been beaten to death by over-zealous Red Guards. This extraordinary book is the story of her struggle to survive against the odds, defying her brutal interrogators and steadfastly maintaining her innocence.