Wild Swans Author Jung Chang: 2013 Hong Kong Book Fair Writers Series

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Wild Swans Author Jung Chang: 2013 Hong Kong Book Fair Writers Series

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Bestselling author Jung Chang was among the high-profile speakers at the 2013 HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 17-23 July. Author of the 1991 bestseller Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China and Mao: The Unknown Story, Ms Chang took part in two public forums on 19 and 20 July, moderated by Sir David Tang. She has also just released a new biography "Empress Dowager Cixi -- The Concubine Who Launched Modern China"
Hear the full-length audio podcast of this interview - goo.gl/ByOxXN
Jung Chang: www.jungchang.net/
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@V.Hansen. 7 жыл бұрын

I just finished this book. It is amazing. I was most amazed at how little I knew about China and the Communist revolution and everything. So interesting and enlightening! Such a brave family!

@ernooooooo 10 жыл бұрын

My mouth is still open,can't find the right words about the book.She's brave and more and more...Deep respect to you Jung Chang and to your family!!!Please Take care and enjoy your life forever!Greeting from all of Hungarian!

@monicanath4859 4 жыл бұрын

I am so overwhelmed by emotions of pain, anguish, distress and peace too, having just completed Wild Swans last night! O my goodness-what a sad, tragic, bittersweet tale of a family that was dispersed and tortured extensively. Jung Chang was always so beautiful, courageous and sensitive. The photos in the book speak volumes about this lovely family.

@JoachimderZweite 9 жыл бұрын

What a magnificent woman - I am starting Wild Swans now and I have Cixi on hold. It is a sad fact that a very small percentage of Americans read.

@JoachimderZweite 9 жыл бұрын

***** Wonderful!

@glendabolton3024 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful book and great audio-book!. get mp3 version@ tinyurl . com \ nzq58ub . delete spaces.

@quetiomasbueno 8 жыл бұрын

I´ve just finished WILD SWANS .Your learn about XX century China´s history in a captivating way.Absolutely ADVICEBLE.

@Valerie-gn1rr 6 жыл бұрын

A must read if you want to understand China, and the "revolution".

@donnabelleabidan3599 10 жыл бұрын

swild swan is very impressive book. Chinese who lived in the era mentioned in the book suffered too much...

@Mollypopithelen 9 жыл бұрын

This twit might have at least given this masterpiece in literature its correct title, and you too Donnabelle Abidan whoever you are, the title is Wild SWANS, there are three of them not just one. The whole point is that it tells the story of THREE generations. Have at least the sensitivity and respect to know why the book was given its title and the valuable historical information it has conveyed to so many of us. One wild swan does not three generations make and respect starts with getting the name right.

@drescherhenrik 11 жыл бұрын

its published in traditional chinese, look at book sellers in hong kong or taiwan.

@victoriamulato2787 9 жыл бұрын

..Xue Zhi-heng.."In almost no time he had amassed a fortune, and he designed and built for himself an eighty-one-room mansion at Lulong." I wonder HOW he "amassed" his fortunes.. in almost no time"?

@opinionatedwhitegirl8111 6 жыл бұрын

fabulous

@ponzu1230 11 жыл бұрын

I tried to find it in HongKong but only English versions I could find. Never tried in Taiwan. Anyone who knows which publisher to contact, please let me know.

@ponzu1230 11 жыл бұрын

Can somebody tell me how to get the Chinese version Wild Swans?

@rupamonerawela3413 10 жыл бұрын

Can you help me to get a Chinese translation of my book @the Bridge of Perfect Wisdom 'I find the Bridge of Perfect Wisdom strikingly truthful. Rupa’s insights into the psychology of the protagonists of this shameful event in China’s history exonerate, to a large extent, the behaviour of the brainwashed youngsters of the time. In her penetrating vision she stands out even among the Chinese authors, mostly women, from the relatively recent plethora of their personal experience but still short on the psychological depth that Rupa is able to convey. Very enjoyable are the charming minutiae of everyday life in the Chinese modest homes.

@rupamonerawela3413 10 жыл бұрын

Review by polish Ambassador Bogoslav Zakrzewski below