A Thousand Pieces of Gold
A Memoir of China's Past Through its Proverbs
This text examines China's history through proverbs.
Adeline Yen Mah Book order (chronological)
November 30, 1937
This author focuses her writing on complex family dynamics and cultural identity, often drawing from her own life experiences. Her style is insightful and introspective, revealing deep psychological portraits of her characters. Through her prose, she explores themes of displacement, resilience, and the search for belonging. Her works resonate with readers for their honesty and emotional depth.
Watching the Tree to Catch a Hare
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Author of bestselling 'Falling Leaves' weaves together for the same audience her own personal experiences with the best of Chinese philosophy.
Chinese Cinderella
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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