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“Ji-li's deeply moving story should be on the shelf of every person's library. Her courage in the face of adversity and her steadfast loyalty and love for her family are truly inspirational for young and old alike.”

Quote by Nien Cheng

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Nien Cheng was a Chinese author and former diplomat, born on January 28, 1915, and passed away on November 2, 2009. She is renowned for her memoir, Life and Death in Shanghai, which provides a unique perspective on the lives of ordinary people during the Cultural Revolution. more

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