Life And Death In Shanghai by Nien Cheng
"Life and Death in Shanghai" is a compelling memoir by a woman who was imprisoned during China's Cultural Revolution. The narrative recounts her harrowing six-and-a-half-year experience in solitary confinement, where she was subjected to brutal interrogations and endured immense psychological and physical torment. Despite the harsh conditions, she maintained her innocence and resisted the pressures to confess to false charges of espionage. The book not only provides a personal account of survival and resilience but also serves as a poignant critique of the political turmoil and ideological fanaticism that characterized the era, offering deep insights into the cultural and historical context of the time.
The 4095th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 496
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 87th on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1980-1989 (NY Times)