Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China Audiobook

" I found it repetitive to the point of boredom. Some of the stories were interesting but they weren't enough to balance out the other sections. I found the mixing of the family story and the migrant stories made the book too disjointed. I gained a new perspective into modern China and that's the only reason I didn't give the book 1 star. "

" Fascinating look at one aspect of rapidly changing society. The situation of these girls brings to mind similar girls who left rural US farms in the 19th century to work in the mills of New England. "

" An interesting and informative read. "

" This is part of my current fascination with China, fueled by Lisa See. "

" A different look on Chinese culture in general. It is well written and easy to read, albeit it's a bit disorganized! "

" Interesting glimpse in to modern migration within China from farm to factory. I also liked the way the author wove the story of her own family's migration in to the mix. "

" A captivating (albiet somewhat rambling, at times) portrait of what "Made in China" means to the daily lives of young factory workers. Well worth the read, though I skimmed some chapters. "

" I guess I am glad I read this for a picture of where all the goods we buy here come from, but the story skipped around too much to keep my interest. "

" The title says it all--really interesting account--especially the aspect that these farm girls, from a patriarchal culture, return home comparatively wealthy and sophisticated, undermining the status of the fathers and brothers who stayed behind on the farms. "

" Very insightful look into migrant women workers in China. "

" Fascinating look into the "Made In China" way of life. Be prepared to cite the title and author when repeating facts from the book; people tend to emphasize the negative and look incredulously at the positive sides of factory life. "

" A revealing insight into the lives of the young people who are powering the growth of China. Chang's tireless efforts in following the lives of these courageous young girls allows the reader to gain a social awareness not easily accessible to outsiders. A terrific read. "

" I have no time to be unhappy because there are too many things I want to do. "Time is Life." We can be ordinary but we must not be vulgar. - Wu Chunming "

" Makes you think about your standards of work. Especially having lived in China and seen first hand people that work in factories. "

" 2009 PEN Center USA Award for Research Non-fiction "

" One of the most fascinating, well-written books I have read this year. "

" I was a little confused by this book. It starts off following migrant Chinese workers from farm to factory, but then it's interspersed with tales of the author's own family. I felt like I was reading two different books. Wasn't a huge fan of this book. "

" Impressive look at the unseen workers of Chinese manufacturing. Very revealing. "

" a different view of a changing China "

" I have not read much about China at all, therefore this stpry was new to me. The writer did a great job weaving in her own personal story to the lives of the women she followed. Great rea and a great way to learn a little more about the culture in China. "

" Very insightful book on the lives of modern young women in China who have migrated from the rural villages to work in the factories. "

" A book depicting resilience, hard work, vanity, and surviving through sheer determination. These girls leave their villages in search of a better life in the city. They live their lives by a set of rules and succeeded not because they were capable, but because they were determined. "

" Interesting look into urban factory workers in today's China. A bit disjointed as half the book was about the author's family history in China, as if two books were mashed together. "

" Good description of the oportunity "going out" has been for young women in ChinaMan are they driven! Jumping from job to job, factory to factory-anything to get a start, a leg up. "

" A relatively current look at national migration in China in the past decade and the big changes it is bringing to traditions of power and respect within and without families. "

" Interesting but rather disjointed account of girls from the countryside making their way in the factory towns of China's Guangdong Province. "

" I could've done without the author's family history. I understand she was trying to show the similarities to current day Chinese migration, but it seemed forced. "

" You shouldn't be allowed to purchase consumer goods until you've read this book. "