BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS BY OUR MEMBERS
For adults:
A Thousand Pieces of Gold, by Adeline Yeh Ma: An exploration of China's history through its proverbs
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, by Dai Sijie: novel of two boys sent to a small village for "re-education".
Wuhu Diary, by Emily Prager: a mother takes her adopted daughter back to China
The White-Haired Girl, by Jaia Sun-Childers: about about growing up during the Cultural Revolution
Mr. China's Son, by He Liyi: an emotional story of strength during the Cultural Revolution
Moonbeans, Dumplings and Dragon Boats, by Nina Simonds: cookbook mixed with interesting information
The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices, by Xinran Xue: individual stories of women in China
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China, by Jung Chang: the story of 3 generations of women in China
Red China Blues: My Long March from Mao to Now, by Jan Wong: a journalist's story of her 12 years spent in China
Life and Death in Shanghai, by Nien Cheng: memoir of life during the C.R.
Thirty Years in a Red House: A Memoir of Childhood and Youth in Communist China
by Xiao Di Zhu: a poignant memoir of life during the C.R.
For Children:
We See the Moon, by Carrie Kitzke: gives children an opportunity to discuss their birthparents.
Dim Sum for Everyone, by Grace Lin: bright colored picturebook for children
