A Woman Soldier's Own Story: The Autobiography of Xie Bingying

Type

Book

Authors

Xie Bingying

ISBN 10

0425188507

ISBN 13

9780425188507

Tags

Chinese, China, Military, Women, Women in History

Description

This first English translation of Xie Bingying's entire autobiography (1906-2000) is the story of a rebellious child who became a soldier, a lover, a teacher-and a writer whose bravery and determination have inspired generations of readers. It provides a fascinating portrayal of a woman fighting to free herself from the constraints of ancient Chinese tradition amid the dramatic changes that shook China during the 1920s, '30s, and '40s. - from Amzon

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