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'A candid humility and patient lovingness that regularly snatched at this reader's heart' Independent
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Anhua Gao's parents were hailed as revolutionary heroes. In her early years she knew love and support and grew up in a privileged world. But when they both tragically died, all she was left with was her parent's fading reputation to guide her through the horrors of 20th century China. This is the story of how Anhua first struggled with and then against the ideological machine of Red China. It is a story of pain and horror, turmoil and tragedy. But most of all it is the story of a woman who found courage, hope and humour and who, against unbelievable odds, survived.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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I have read quite a few biographies and novels set in China during the last century. Many women have written about their experiences in such volatile and changing times and obviously some are better told than others. This, for me, is one of the better ones. Gao's parents were committed Communists who had a high rank in the party. Their status helped protect her after their death, when the Communist regime failed its people and then persecuted them. Gao's tale is told chronologically and catalogues many of the events and their affects on the people in China generally, as well as direct effects on herself and family friends. For a moving, yet ultimately uplifting, version of what it was like for a young woman in China then this very well written book is one to go for.
I don't read as much as I would like these days, but this is one of only a few books I have rated 5 stars and definitely one of the best books I have read in 2003.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I was greatly touched by the moving story,a real page-turner! But sometimes I just had to lay it aside to cope with my emotions. Sometimes tears, othertimes laugh-out-loud amusement and at times just to allow my heart to slow down to normal. Being of Chinese origin, the wonderful descriptive way with words Anhua Gao has, easily allowed me to imagine myself in her situation. I experienced the pain, just like the millions of other Chinese who suffered the same disaster under Mao's cruel regime. Anyone in the West who wants to know China better should read this book and use it as the best reference book for their research. The book tells you what really happened during the second half of the 20th century, and how it affected one tiny woman. Born in the same year the Communists took power in China, she knew nothing other than the official Party line. Although Mao has been dead for over twenty years, his teachings are still the dominant force behind Chinese Communist Party thinking. Fortunately, most Chinese people have now realized how evil Mao was and no longer believe in Communism. This is the best book I have ever read. And I know you will enjoy it too. But be warned,it will shock you to your core, and it is not for the squeamish.I recommend this book to all my friends...and so will you.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Anhua Gao writes her account with strength and clarity. She shows the madness and chaos of the Cultural Revolution in China, where torture and imprisonment was an everyday occurence. But yet the where the good in the human soul still burns strongly. I'd recommend anyone with an interest in the communist regime in China to read this woman's touching account of her own life through this terrible time.
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Perfect gift
I bought this book for my mum at christmas and it arrived very promptly. She has just recently finished reading it and she really enjoyed it.
Published 15 months ago by Deepii
Touching and heart-warming true history
This is an historic tale told by one girl who lived through life in Communist China. It is a pleasure to read - depsite the harrowing subject matter - and leaves you with a real... Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Hayles
Absolutely wonderful
Anhua, the daughter of two revolutionary martyrs, tells us the story of her experiences growing up in communist China and experiencing Maos descent into madness. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2005 by "suziestuddart"
A Great read
This book I read sometime ago but each time in passing the bookcase I remember what a catching, highly informative and drawing read it is. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2005 by Mr. Ms. Casey
One of the top 10 best books I have read
Wanting to learn a little more about China and its people, I picked this book up in a Charity shop. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2004 by P. G. Woodhouse
A Great Insight into the Chinese Revolution
I found this book merely by chance in Hong Kong on a transfer from Bangkok to the US. I rarely find such an engaging read, and indeed such a great insight into the dramatic changes... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2003
Please read this book - it's a unique treasure!
Having read somewhere on this page something to the effect that "To the Edge of the Sky" will be out of print, I want to urge anyone who has found this book here on Amazon out of... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2003 by "jane_bell_20"
Amazing
This is THE most amazing book i have ever read, and cannot recommend it highly enough. It follows the life of Anhua in communist China. Read more
Published on 30 July 2003 by "kamuppal"
Simply Amazing.
Quite simply the most amazing book I have ever read. I do hope Anhua writes a follow up. The story of Anhua's life is simply awe inspiring and I hope she, her daughter and her... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2002 by Mark Castle
Interesing from an historical perspective.
This book may go out of print, but at least it will have been written by someone who was a local and had a sense of what was/ is really happening in China. Read more
Published on 23 May 2002 by clandestine782@email.com
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