When her father remarries, he neglects the five children from his first marriage, and has two with his new wife. Her father, three brothers and sister all blame her for her mother's death. When Yen Jun-ling is born her mother dies soon after which sets the scene for her childhood. “One of the most inspiring books I have ever read.” – The Guardian Read more Includes an Author's Note, a 6-page photo insert, a historical note, and the Chinese text of the original Chinese Cinderella. 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. Adeline and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled with gifts and attention. 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.Ī 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.Īdeline'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.
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