Jung Chang Quotes

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Renowned historian and writer, author of 'China: A History' and 'Wild Swans', among others. She analyzes Chinese history and culture with a unique perspective and profound insight, winning wide acclaim worldwide.

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“My grandmother's feet had been bound when she was two years old. Her mother...first wound a piece of white cloth about twenty feet long round her feet, bending all the toes except the big toe inward and under the sole. Then she placed a large stone on top to crush the arch.”

Years Firsts Long Two Bigs Mother White Pieces Feet Stones Twenties Bounds Rounds China Wounds Crush Grandmother Two Years Sole Inward Toes My Grandmother Arches Bending Two Year Olds

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“When he asked my grandmother if she would mind being poor, she said she would be happy just to have her daughter and himself: 'If you have love, even plain water is sweet.”

Ifs Love Mind Said Would Be Water Poor Sweet Daughter Grandmother My Grandmother

Book:Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

Source: Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

“At the age of fifteen my grandmother became the concubine of a warlord general.”

Age Grandmother Fifteen My Grandmother Warlords Concubines

Book:Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

Source: Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

About the Author

Born: March 25, 1952
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 35

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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of ChinaRelated source material

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