Leslie T. Chang spent a decade in China as a correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, focusing on stories that explored how socioeconomic change is transforming institutions and individuals. Her writing delves into the lives of ordinary people navigating a rapidly evolving world, offering readers a profound understanding of societal shifts. Chang's work is characterized by its keen observation of social dynamics and the deep impact of modernization. She provides an incisive look into the realities of contemporary China.
Every year in China millions of migrant workers leave their rural villages to find jobs in the cities. Through the lives of two young 'factory girls' this book explores the day-to-day reality of life for these migrant workers.