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Summary: Engrossing, fascinating study on the life of a dictator.
Review: This book is a tremendously fascinating look at the life of one of the 20th century's most powerful dictators. There is no more comprehensive look into the mind of Mao than in this book by his own personal physician. I'm not sure if I approve of having a doctor spill the personal, often medical secrets of his patient, but the book is very engaging, never-the-less.Even at so many hundred-odd pages, the book just flies by. Engrossing. I got a feel of what might have been going through Mao's head as he launched one disasterous campaign after another. Of what little regard he had for human life, and how many of his own comrades he was willing to sacrifice to retain power, for the sake of having power. Thoroughly revolting. Dr. Li provides the reader with a portrait of the leader that only someone as close to him could have. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Tear Down Mao's portrait off Tienanmen Square already!
Review: Mao is a disgusting, perverted and ignorant mass murderer. Ironically, millions of Chinese school children are being taught how wonderful this absolute horror of a human being was. Hopefully when all the old school hard-liner Chinese politicians die, this book will one day be published in China.
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