Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
Book Review: Written with gut-wrenching intimacy
Summary: 5 Stars
This life journey of a search for belonging and identity is written in a simple flowing style and with gut-wrenching intimacy. Clever use of Chinese proverbs adds to the power of the events, and the capping of the journey with Aunt Baba's proverb is poignant and brilliant.Book Review: Written with gut-wrenching intimacy
Summary: 5 Stars
This life journey of a search for belonging and identity is written in a simple flowing style and with gut-wrenching intimacy. Clever use of Chinese proverbs adds to the power of the events, and the capping of the journey with Aunt Baba's proverb is poignant and brilliant.Book Review: An eye opener - Must read
Summary: 5 Stars
It's one of the best written books I've read in recent years. Mah's writing stlye is so easy to read - no unnecesary description, no long sentences, but very vivid images of the characters and emotions involved. You keep turning the pages and before you realize you got to the end of the book. It's a very compelling book, so full of emotions that I could hardly put it down. Contrary to the belief of some readers, this book is NOT about a poor little rich girl whinging about the past and seeking revenge. It's far from it. The book is about the struggle which the author went through growing up. Not only was her existence of no importance to her family, as evidenced by her being abandoned in her boarding school when war broke out, her own father was so mesmerized by her stepmother that she was disowned as a result, This was simply because her stepmother did not like her. Although she was born into a rich family, she never got what she really wanted, which was love, warmth and care from her family. All she wanted was simply "Well done. I'm so proud of you and I love you" from her parents. Maybe for those of you who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture, in particular the upper echelon of society in that era, it may seem soap opera-ish. However, the sad thing is that it's a true story. It's a good illustration of the fact that money is not every thing and above all, it does not necessarily bring love and happiness. It's very courageous of the author to write this book. Bravo to Adeline!! Writing this book could not have been a joy but an emotional roller-coaster ride. Not many people could've done it. You must read this book - it's the truest of all true stories that I've come across!!!Book Review: Interesting account and great history lesson
Summary: 3 Stars
I agree with some other readers that the story, while tragic to the author is relative to all of our own family tragedies, however I felt compelled to read on due to the interwoven history lesson. A very fast read and worthwhile.Book Review: I take my universal hat off to Mah
Summary: 5 Stars
This lady is truly inspiring. To make of her life what she has from the cards dealt her in childhood is truly amazing. Mah kept me captivated from start to finish. Her literary style is enchanting, she knows how to capture an audience. Without going into the book any further, although I would like to say, it will appeal to all, this book should be compulsory reading for those with the belief that life is too tough. For those that give up too easily, for those that blame everyone else for their own ills, for those that blame government, society, etc... This book will change your outlook. It changed mine. If it doesn't, you have a problem.