A Thousand Pieces of Gold

Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics, History, Asian, China, Biography & Memoir
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Author: Adeline Yen Mah ISBN: 9780061911071
Publisher: HarperOne Publication: May 12, 2009
Imprint: HarperOne Language: English
Author: Adeline Yen Mah
ISBN: 9780061911071
Publisher: HarperOne
Publication: May 12, 2009
Imprint: HarperOne
Language: English

In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, she delves into the lives of the first and second emperors and the two rebel warriors who changed the course of Chinese life, adding stories from her own life to beautifully illustrate their relevance and influence today.

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In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, she delves into the lives of the first and second emperors and the two rebel warriors who changed the course of Chinese life, adding stories from her own life to beautifully illustrate their relevance and influence today.

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