Japanese Girl at the Siege of Changchun

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How I Survived Chinas Wartime Atrocity

By Homare Endo

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Japanese Girl at the Siege of Changchun by Homare Endo explores a gripping personal account of survival during a pivotal moment in Chinese history. The author recounts her childhood experience amidst the stark conditions of the Chinese Civil War and the devastating siege of Changchun. Through evocative prose, the memoir reflects on the hardships endured and the enduring resilience in the face of adversity.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in personal narratives that delve into historical events through the lens of individual experiences. It offers a compelling account of survival and resilience amidst challenging circumstances, providing insight into lesser-known aspects of history. If you enjoy biographies that bring historical moments to life with intimate human stories, you might find this memoir particularly engaging.

An unforgettable memoir of the horrors suffered by a Japanese family trapped in Changchun, China, at the end of WW2.

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An unforgettable memoir of the horrors suffered by a Japanese family trapped in Changchun, China, at the end of WW2.

Over 150,000 innocents died of starvation in Changchun, northeastern China, after the end of WW2 when Mao's army laid siege during the Chinese Civil War. Japanese girl Homare Endo, then age seven, was trapped in Changchun with her family. After a nomadic flight from city to city, Homare eventually returned to Japan and began a professional career.

This is her eyewitness, at times haunting account of survival at all costs and of unspeakable scenes of barbarity that the Chinese government today will not acknowledge. Japanese Girl at the Siege of Changchun offers a compelling and personal perspective on the tragedies of war and the strength of the human spirit.

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i>Japanese Girl at the Siege of Changchun is widely lauded for uncovering a part of history often ignored, emphasising the emotional and physical hardships of war. The book is praised as a powerful and personal memoir that highlights human resilience and the need for empathy. Critics describe it as a vivid, harrowing account that reveals long-hidden truths, urging readers to remember the struggles and forgotten stories of those affected by the siege.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611720389

Publisher: Stone Bridge Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Stone Bridge Press

Illustration: B&W photos

Contributors:

Translated by Michael Brase

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 304

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Asian History Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Homare Endo Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Homare Endo was born in China in 1941, lived through the Chinese Revolutionary War, and returned to Japan in 1953. She is a Doctor of Science, director of the Center of International Relations at Tokyo University and Graduate School of Social Welfare, and professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba. She was a visiting researcher and professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Michael Brase is a longtime editor at Kodansha International and freelance translator. His translations include The Manga Biography of Kenji Miyazawa, The Culture of Japan as a New Global Value, and The Building of Horyu-ji. His miscellaneous writings and translations can be seen on Facebook at Japan & Stuff Press.