Books on China

A Listmania! list by Jonny W
 
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
1.  Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
The list author says:
  "A great introduction to life in China in the 20th Century."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (142 customer reviews)

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Red Dust
2.  Red Dust by Ma Jian
The list author says:
  "A fascinating tale of a Chinese man's travels through China. Gripping but often quite dark."
£5.41   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze
3.  River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler
The list author says:
  "An account of a year teaching English as a foreign language. Really well written and a clear insight into the cultural differences."
£7.69   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

The Good Women Of China: Hidden Voices
4.  The Good Women Of China: Hidden Voices by Xinran
The list author says:
  "A Chinese woman's account of Chinese women's' lives. Sometimes slightly repetitive, but very good nevertheless"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun
5.  The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun by Brother Yun
The list author says:
  "A personal account of Christianity in China. Gripping stories, and an encouragement (and rebuke) to many Christians."
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

Back to Jerusalem: Three Chinese House Church Leaders Share Their Vision to Complete the Great Commission
6.  Back to Jerusalem: Three Chinese House Church Leaders Share Their Vision to Complete the Great Commission by Paul Hattaway
The list author says:
  "More detail on Back to Jerusalem as mentioned in 'The Heavenly man'"
£8.99   Used & New from: £1.63
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity Is Transforming China and Changing the Global Balance of Power
7.  Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity Is Transforming China and Changing the Global Balance of Power by David Aikman
The list author says:
  "A broader  and more balanced view on Christianity in China. Really well written by a former Time magazine Beijing correspondent"
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Mao: The Unknown Story
8.  Mao: The Unknown Story by Jung Chang
The list author says:
  "Mao, one the most significant men in Chinese history"
£16.25   Used & New from: £0.01
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Rough Guide to China - 4th Edition
9.  The Rough Guide to China - 4th Edition by David Leffman
The list author says:
  "In my opinion, the best guide to finding your way to the best that China has to offer"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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