chinese cinderella the secret story of an unwanted daughter

A PW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS 'One of the most inspiring books I have ever read. Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah, tells her childhood story of being a young, Chinese girl living in an unvenial household. Chinese Cinderella The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter Adeline Yen Mahs family considered her to be bad luck because her mother died giving birth to. Includes an Author's Note, a 6-page photo insert, a historical note, and the Chinese text of the original Chinese Cinderella. Chinese Cinderella: The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter (Puffin Teenage Books) Paperback Abridged, Apby Adeline Yen Mah(Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars1,853 ratings Part of: Chinese Cinderella (4 books) Teachers' pick See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Like the classic Cinderella story, this powerful memoir is a moving story of resilience and hope.

Although Adeline wins prizes at school, they are not enough to compensate for what she really yearns for - the love and understanding of her family. In Chinese Cinderella, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph and courage in the face of despair. Adeline and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled with gifts and attention. Adeline's affluent, powerful family considers her bad luck after her mother dies giving birth to her, and life does not get any easier when her father remarries. Abstract: In this autobiography, Adeline Yen Mahs family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her.

A Chinese proverb says, 'Falling leaves return to their roots.' In her own courageous voice, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph in the face of despair. More than 800,000 copies in print From the author of critically acclaimed and bestselling memoir Falling Leaves, this is a poignant and moving true account of her childhood, growing up as an unloved daughter in 1940s China.

Chinese cinderella the secret story of an unwanted daughter