"Being afraid of water, reading 'Jaws' was frighteningly addictive. This book is so much better and darker than I thought it would be, exploring man's fearful reactions in the face of unthinkable doom."
"This is the first autobiography I read about the Cultural Revolution in China and since this I have been hooked. Anhua's wonderful story of tragedy and triumph is as touching as it is harrowing."
"Informative, shocking, and absolutely compelling. Golden's empathy with his leading lady and her secret world is both admirable and highly enjoyable to read."
