"Wild Swans" by Jun Xhang

Wilder Swans is an account of the lives of three generations of women during the turbalent times of 20th centry China. The story follows the family line from Yu-Fang, a warlord's conmcubine and doctor's wife, to her daughter, who, along with her husband, is a devoted member of the Communist Party. Finally, the author of the book, Jung Chang, tells of her experiences as one of Mao's Red guards during the chaotic Cultural Revolution. The personal perspectives and experiences of each woman clearly describe the evolution and development of China throughout the 1900s. …