Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
264
Language
English
Published
Nov 30, 2008
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
ISBN-10
0824832620
ISBN-13
9780824832629
Description
In 1969, amidst the upheaval of China's Cultural Revolution, the Tao family faces a harrowing separation from their familiar life. Forced into exile, they are uprooted from their home and sent to a remote countryside village, where they confront the harsh realities of survival in a turbulent sociopolitical climate. As they grapple with their new existence, the family's bonds are tested and ultimately strengthened, revealing the resilience of the human spirit.
Through their struggles, the Taos encounter a vivid cast of characters—both allies and adversaries—who shape their understanding of identity, loyalty, and hope. This poignant narrative deftly explores themes of belonging and redemption, painting a picture of a family striving to reclaim their dignity amid chaos and despair.
Through their struggles, the Taos encounter a vivid cast of characters—both allies and adversaries—who shape their understanding of identity, loyalty, and hope. This poignant narrative deftly explores themes of belonging and redemption, painting a picture of a family striving to reclaim their dignity amid chaos and despair.
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