An ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Publishers Weekly Best Book, Chinese Cinderella is the story of author Adeline Yen Mah's childhood. Adeline is just three days old when her mother dies. She is blamed for the death and considered bad luck. For years, she tries to please her family, wanting only acceptance and love, but often facing rejection. Finally, after discovering literature, she is given the chance to succeed.
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"This is one of the best, touching books I have ever read. This isa true story of a chinese unwanted girl who struggles with her miserable childhood. " — Stephanie (5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the best, touching books I have ever read. This isa true story of a chinese unwanted girl who struggles with her miserable childhood. "
" Interesting story. Makes me appreciate my own upbringing. "
" biographical nonfiction. A girl growing up in 40s-50s China eventually escapes from a family (evil stepmother) that purposefully neglects her. "
" I found this pretty hard to read as she was so unwanted. The Chinese Cinderella story was very interesting, though only a small part of the book. "
" Very enlightening!!! The history of the Chinese culture is interesting, but sad!!! "
" It was a tragic and touching story. "
" I was just absolutely teared apart! A very good book! "
" Probably the saddest book I have ever read :( poor Adeline :'( she had to go through so much and no-one in her family ever cared her. Poor PLT. "
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