Very well-written! I’ve had Wild Swans downloaded on my kindle for a while now and this is the nudge I need to start reading the book. I’m familiar with horrific stories similar to the ones you share through my family and other readings, and I’m grateful for your personal reflections as they also mirror my own. It’s hard to fathom how recently all this occurred, and there’s definitely collective trauma that hasn’t been widely acknowledged amongst Chinese families. I'm glad you're following your curiosity about your family's history and I hope that you share more of what you uncover. Another book you might be interested in is "Red China Blues" - written by a Chinese-Canadian journalist who was the only foreigner studying in China during the Cultural Revolution. This book had a lasting impact on me.
Very well-written! I’ve had Wild Swans downloaded on my kindle for a while now and this is the nudge I need to start reading the book. I’m familiar with horrific stories similar to the ones you share through my family and other readings, and I’m grateful for your personal reflections as they also mirror my own. It’s hard to fathom how recently all this occurred, and there’s definitely collective trauma that hasn’t been widely acknowledged amongst Chinese families. I'm glad you're following your curiosity about your family's history and I hope that you share more of what you uncover. Another book you might be interested in is "Red China Blues" - written by a Chinese-Canadian journalist who was the only foreigner studying in China during the Cultural Revolution. This book had a lasting impact on me.