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6 Burnside Children's Young Adult- Biography

Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

by Adeline Yen Mah

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ISBN13: 9780440228653
ISBN10: 0440228654
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A riveting memoir of a girl's painful coming-of-age in a wealthy Chinese family during the 1940s.

A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In Chinese Cinderella, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph and courage in the face of despair. Adeline's affluent, powerful family considers her bad luck after her mother dies giving birth to her. Life does not get any easier when her father remarries. She and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled. Although Adeline wins prizes at school, they are not enough to compensate for what she really yearns for — the love and understanding of her family.

Following the success of the critically acclaimed adult bestseller Falling Leaves, this memoir is a moving telling of the classic Cinderella story, with Adeline Yen Mah providing her own courageous voice.

Synopsis:

A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots". Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph and courage in the face of despair.
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About the Author

Adeline Yen Mah is a writer and physician.
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JuJoo, April 12, 2009 (view all comments by JuJoo)
This was a truly heart touching book. The way that Adeline described her hardships in life almost made it seem as if you were there. Thing is, you never thought and parents would actually do these kind of things to their own child. Even me, I always thought that it was only in cartoons, but this book opened my eyes to reality. Life isn't so simple. It was a great book, and coming from someone who just despises non-fiction books, it's a must read.
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greenc70, December 13, 2008 (view all comments by greenc70)
The story is an amazing tale of perseverance through rough times. Adeline tried hard in school and her friends supported her, but at home, her stepmother isolated Adeline from the good in the world while she watched the great care and attention given to her siblings that she herself yearned for. i think everyone who reads this book will really love it!
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natashakumar, March 14, 2008 (view all comments by natashakumar)
This is the best story that I have ever read. I have learnt alot of things from that book.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440228653
Subtitle:
The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter
Author:
Mah, Adeline Yen
Publisher:
Laurel Leaf
Location:
New York
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - General
Subject:
China
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Biography / Autobiography
Subject:
Chinese americans
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Ethnic
Subject:
Family - Stepfamilies
Subject:
Women physicians
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage
Subject:
General
Copyright:
2001
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Series Volume:
B:7
Publication Date:
20010313
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
6.88x4.21x.63 in. .24 lbs.
Age Level:
from 12
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