Ting-xing Ye is an author whose works often explore themes of identity and survival through tumultuous periods. Her writing delves into the depths of human resilience and the impact of societal shifts on individuals through compelling narratives. She crafts prose that is both insightful and introspective, offering readers a unique perspective on overcoming adversity and finding one's place in the world. Her experiences are transformed into timeless stories about the strength of the human spirit and the importance of personal freedom.
Born in Shanghai to the daughter of a factory owner, the revolution tore Ting-xing Ye's family apart. This is her account of her early life on a prison farm where as the child of a capitalist she was tortured, her role as English translator for the Chinese government, her defection to Canada and her continuous attempt to contact her daughter.