Adeline Yen Mah Books

Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this very special 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella.Born into the world with her story already written and woven with bad luck, Adeline turns her attention to school, where she discovers that she is a talented writer, much to Father's disapproval.'Writer! You are going to starve!' But with a pen in her hand, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to be a writer - no, an author! It won't be easy, but Adeline must have the courage to rewrite her story. . .

When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the true story of her struggle for acceptance and her triumph against almost overwhelming odds.

Set against a background of political turmoil, this is the story of Adeline Yen Mah's struggle to overcome a painful childhood and go on to make a successful career

Born in 1937 in a port city a thousand miles north of Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah was the youngest child of an affluent Chinese family who enjoyed rare privileges during a time of political and cultural upheaval. But wealth and position could not shield Adeline from a childhood of appalling emotional abuse at the hands of a cruel and manipulative Eurasian stepmother. Determined to survive through her enduring faith in family unity, Adeline struggled for independence as she moved from Hong Kong to England and eventually to the United States to become a physician and writer.A compelling, painful, and ultimately triumphant story of a girl's journey into adulthood, Adeline's story is a testament to the most basic of human needs: acceptance, love, and understanding. With a powerful voice that speaks of the harsh realities of growing up female in a family and society that kept girls in emotional chains, Falling Leaves is a work of heartfelt intimacy and a rare authentic portrait of twentieth-century China.

Contemporary / British English This book is the life story and family history of Adeline Yen Mah. Adeline was born in China at a time of great change and trouble. At the same time, she suffered terrible unkindness from the members of her own family. Falling Leaves is a story of pain and fear, but also of hope as Adeline fights for her independence.

Author of bestselling 'Falling Leaves' weaves together for the same audience her own personal experiences with the best of Chinese philosophy.

Contemporary / British EnglishThis book is the life story and family history of Adeline Yen Mah. Adeline was born in China at a time of great change and trouble. At the same time, she suffered terrible unkindness from the members of her own family. Falling Leaves is a story of pain and fear, but also of hope as Adeline fights for her independence. This Pack contains a Book and MP3

This text examines China's history through proverbs.

Eine Erkundungsreise in die spirituelle Welt Chinas • Eine lebendige, klare und sehr persönliche Einführung in die Weisheit Chinas vom I Ging bis Feng Shui • Die Bestseller-Autorin Adeline Yen Mah legt hier ein brillant erzähltes Sachbuch vor • 'Das Buch sei jedem empfohlen, der sich China annähern will' Ob Adeline Yen Mah zeigt, warum im I Ging bereits die Grundlagen der modernen Mathematik enthalten sind oder inwiefern in den Texten der alten taoistischen Meister Einsteins Relativitätstheorie vorausgegriffen wird; ob sie davon erzählt, wie chinesische Ärzte für jede Krankheit das richtige Kraut finden oder wie Taoismus und Zen unserer zerrissenen westlichen Welt heilsame Impulse geben können: stets bietet die Autorin ein Fülle an spannenden Einsichten und Inspirationen und schlägt meisterhaft eine Brücke zwischen östlichem und westlichem Denken.