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Chinese Cinderella : The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

Chinese Cinderella : The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: An unbalanced view of things
Review: This book, 'Chinese Cinderalla', is aimed at the occidental reader, who yearns to learn about the mystic of the oriental world. There have been books of this ilk before. There was 'The World of Suzie World', some years ago. Then, 'the Joy Luck Club'.

There is no doubt that China has had its share of misery of sadness and tragedies, but then so has the West - the economic woes, the natural and man-made disasters.

But books about China which sell tend to dwell on the negative aspects. The Chinese have a tendency to believe that their sufferings are unique, whilst the Westerners tend to take them in their stride.

I would like to know the causes of this. Is the cause attributable to the fact that the West has Christianity as one of its main religions, and Christianity tends to encourage people to look upwards (literally as well)?

The main religions in China are Buddhism and Taoism. The latter, in particular, instils beliefs in sufferings in the afterworld.

I prasie the success of this book, 'Chinese Cinderalla'. But its popularity shows, at once, both the depressive aspects of the Chinese soul and psyche, and the almost obssessive fascination of the occidental to things oriental.

But China is not all sadness. It has its share of jokes and humour. It has its times of long prosperity and joy over its long history.

For example, this book, 'Chinese Cinderalla' overlooks the fact that although she was left behind in school one day, which in itself ought not to be a major incident, her father did fetch her back when he realized that she was not at home.

Then again, the authoress had lots of food on her table. She even had fat food, and she could afford to spit it out.

And she was sent to the west no doubt at her father's expense for her education!

These were, and are, rare privileges, and she should, with respect, appreciate these facts, and balance them against the incidents which are perhaps not too happy incidents. (But then, do we all have perfect childhood?)

Perhaps it is time that the positive aspects of China, and 'Chineseness', have their share of popularity.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great stuff!
Review: This book gives a deep insight in to the cruel ways children can be treated and is both compelling and moving. To find out what happens to Adeline in her later years, read Falling leaves.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Book!
Review: Chinese Cinderella is a touching story of an unwanted daughter growing up in China. She is discrimineted against by her father, 3 brothers and sister for being the cause of her mother's death, but also treated terribly by her stepmother for speaking out against her. I could not believe the horrible treatment Adeline recieved as a child. Being beaten for going to a birthday party, and embarresed in front of her friends when they surprised her by coming to her house. I felt so bad for her! I won't write to much about the book in case you are planning on reading it. But I highly reccomend this book.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Chinese Cinderella- One reader's review
Review: I enjoyed this book from the point of view that the author was incredibly brave to be able to write such obviously painful and poignant memories of her childhood. It also provided an interesting insight into life for children in China.

Chinese Cinderella would perhaps best be described as in it's title as the story of an unwanted daughter- although it is also a story of how a strong woman fought everything that tried to hurt her and ruin her life. Definitely inspirational for anyone in similar circumstances.

I would recommend this review to anyone interested in reading a straight from the heart piece of literature.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A great book!
Review: These book is one of my favorite books. It's not some fake cinderalla story, it's real. The book is inspireing to listen to your heart and but always be afraid of what the results are gonna be. It might be good or bad but usually good.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A moving autobiography.
Review: This book, as I expected, was moving and sad. I recommend this book to people who would like to discover how it feels to be unwanted and truely sad. Well worth the money!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A heartwarming story
Review: Chinese Cinderella is a heartwarming story. It is the story of adeline yen mah, a unwanted child. Her mother died when she was born so adeline was considered as bad luck. It is her story of how she has got through her life. Niang her evil stepmother sent her away to boarding schools and she beat her aswell. This is a sad and heartwarming story so please read it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent book!
Review: I got this book as a gift, and once I started reading it, it was hard to put down. I loved the book, and when I finished it, I went to the bookstore and bought "Falling Leaves"

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Genuine Drama
Review: I loved this book.It made me realize how lucky I really am.The drama and events made it difficult to stop reading.Even after the book was over I wanted to know what{if anything}she did to get back at her family.I liked it so much that I am now trying to purchase Falling Leaves which is another type of autobiography about her.I am still getting over how this really happened.I recommend this book to anybody.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Chinese Cinderella
Review: This book was one of the most amazing books that I have ever read. I think that this book should be read by all ages. The title was so perfectly chosen because the story fits right into the story of Disney's Cinderealla.


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