Blah, what to say?
Hmm... i like most stuff. Very amicable, don't disagree much. Very laid back to...
Blah, what to say?
Hmm... i like most stuff. Very amicable, don't disagree much. Very laid back too. Also rather kiddish in a way (apparently)
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I had always wanted to read this book and was glad when i came accross my friend who let me borrow it.
The book tells the story of a young chinese girl, and her time growing up in China and Hong Kong, during the 1940's and 1950's.. The story however, does not dwell on this fact, but more on the her own personal experiences, growing up being hated by even her family.
This book is written similar to an autobiography, but in a way that you are actually placed there as the young girl. The author is Adeline Yen Meh.
The reason as to what makes this book so special, is that it tells the story of Adeline straight from the heart, as a young girl hated by her family. She was deemed bad luck because her mother died during her birth. Because of this, she was became the unwanted child throught her life.
Her father had remarried after the death of her mother, but to a lady who hated her most. Adeline however, did have two companions whilst growing up, her Aunt and her Grandfather, both of whom cared for her dearly.
This story tells that story. What its like to be born into a world of hatred, where one must excel to prove their existence.
The writing itself is very emotional. From the eyes of Adeline herself, you can actual feel what she is going through. The events are very descriptive, as are her thoughts and her experiences.
I fully recommend this book to anyone, even though the target audience is "children", teenagers and adults can fully appreciate the hardship suffered by Adeline.
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Advantages: It's a beutiful and tragic story, your constantly feeling sympathy towards her and feel lucky that you weren't brought up like that. Disadvantages: It's makes you feel really down although it is very interesting.
Advantages: Very descriptive Disadvantages: Only goes up to when Adeline was fourteen - There is another book called 'Falling Leaves' about whan she became an adult.
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