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Real-life accounts of the problems facing women in China, recounted through a series of personal stories directed through Xinran. There are unfortunately far too many of a sexually abusive nature, but this is a problem not of the book, but unfortunately society and in particular men. I have already in the past discussed the tourist nature of those reporting on social ills of others, see [b:The People of the Abyss|113250|The People of the Abyss|Jack London|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1349063625s/113250.jpg|1036883] but this book has a slight more honesty and humility about its approach to its subject matter.
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The horrors committed in the cultural revolution, especially against women. The stories are deeply moving, yet horrifying and scarring. I'm glad I know more about the lives of women post 1949 through 1990s, but I also saw glimpses into the darkest depths of human nature.
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What a powerful book and that should be read… it has moved me to the plight of my mothers country and the pain Chinese women have gone through
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If it weren't for people like Xinran, the rights (and voices) of so many would be lost forever. For everyone who reads this invaluable collection - a tribute to the strength of humanity against great oppression - that's one more step in the right direction.
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