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China's Son: Growing Up in the Cultural Revolution

China's Son: Growing Up in the Cultural Revolution

Chen, Da

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Young Adult Nonfiction

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ISBN10: 044022926X
ISBN13: 9780440229261
Publisher: Rh Childrens Books
Published: Jul 13 2004
Pages: 213
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.14 Depth: 6.90
Language: English
A candid memoir of growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution that is sure to inspire.

Da Chen grew up as an outcast in Communist China. His family's legacy had been one of privilege prior to the revolution, but now in the Chairman Mao era, they are treated with scorn. For Da Chen, that means that all of his successes and academic achievements are nullified when one teacher tells him that, because of his family's crimes, he can never be more than a poor farmer. Feeling his fate is hopeless, Da responds by dropping out.

Da's life takes a dark turn, and he soon begins hanging out with a gang. However, all is not lost. After Chairman Mao's death, Da realizes that an education and college might be possible. He begins to study-all day and into the night. His entire family rallies to help him succeed, working long hours in the rice fields and going into debt to ensure that Da has an education.

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