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“That’s exactly what I’ll do, I thought to myself. After dinner, I’m going to ask Big Brother to teach me how to read this map. With Aunt Baba still in Tianjin, there’s obviously nobody looking out for me. I’ll just have to find my own way.”

Book:Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

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Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

This book presents a poignant tale of resilience and survival, set against the backdrop of traditional Chinese culture. It depicts the struggles of a young woman who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, reflecting the universal themes of perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit. The story is a blend of historical context and personal narrative, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women in ancient Chinese society. more

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Adeline Yen Mah

Adeline Yen Mah is a renowned author, born on November 30, 1937. Her works are known for their profound insights into Chinese history and culture, particularly recognized for her memoir 'Frog Princess' which gained international acclaim. more

“If you were alone when you were born, alone when you were dying, really absolutely alone when you were dead, why "learn to be alone" in between? If you had forgotten, it would quickly come back to you. Aloneness was like riding a bike. At gunpoint. With the gun in your own hand. Aloneness was the air in your tires, the wind in your hair. You didn't have to go looking for it with open arms. With open arms, you fell off the bike: I was drinking my wine too quickly.”

Aloneness

Book:Bark

Source: Bark

“Relationship Time to Aloneness. And I remember about that. Having a companion fixes you in time and that the present, but when the quality of aloneness settles down, past, present, and future all flow together. A memory, a present event, and a forecast all equally present.”

Time Aloneness

Book:Travels with Charley: In Search of America

Source: Travels with Charley: In Search of America

“If solitude feels painful, it's only because we don't know how to be alone.”

Self Loneliness Solitude Aloneness

Author:Michael Harris

“At first the lives of women frightened me. They seemed so fragile, so dependent on fathers and husbands and brothers and lovers. Gradually, though, I noticed how supple their lives were beneath the surface. I saw, too, that sooner or later, by choice or by chance most women faced the task of adapting to a future on their own. When at my most optimistic, I thought of it as independence, in darker moods, as survival. Either way, women had to do it.”