A review by lifeonbooks
Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution by Helen Zia

5.0

A fantastic page turner that keeps the reader engaged by following four unique stories of Chinese youths who all struggle to find their way in a rapidly changing post WWII China.

Not only is this book hard to put down, it also offers stunning insight into Chinese culture and the oppression of the Chinese people that's often overlooked in American educational institutions.