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Wild Swans
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Narrated by:
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Pik-Sen Lim
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Jung Chang
About this listen
Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular best seller and a critically acclaimed history of China that opened up the country to the world.
Through the story of three generations of women in her own family - the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother, and the daughter herself - Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century.
Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece that is extraordinary in every way.
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- Pinella
- 06-10-2017
Even better the second time around
I read this book when it first came out and like many other people, it disturbed me for months afterwards. Whilst it's depressing, heartbreaking, almost unbelievable to the westerner; it's also a triumph of spirit and strength of character for Jung Chang and her family to not only survive but to ultimately thrive post-Maoist China. Beautifully performed by Pik-sen Lim. Thoroughly recommended.
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- Grace
- 14-11-2016
Very informative
Brilliant book, amazing author. Hard to get into at spots as an overload of political information. However! Do not be put off! This is an incredible real story of 3 undoubtedly amazing women, you will be happy you finished it
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- Guy
- 07-07-2021
Fantastic
Really enjoyed the book from a historical and human perspective. I got a greater understanding of China and it’s politics.
Highly recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-06-2021
Wow! what an eye opener.
This book has really opened my eyes to communist China and it's history. It's absolutely terrifying! A really well written work with a great balance of historical context and story. it's been a few months since I read this and I'm still reflecting. The narration works well also and adds to the vibe.
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- Dan Williams
- 07-10-2020
Highly recommended read!
I love this book, I have read it previously but the insights in this book always teach me something new.
I went to China after reading this book and I was amazed at how little of the history seemed to be known or at least talked about by the Chinese people I met.
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- Svar Barrington
- 27-12-2023
The original tell-all story of 20th century China
I read this book in school 20 years ago, and now I’ve listened to it again. Nothing else I’ve read in between provides such a vivid and personal insight into the turmoil and pain of China’s recent history
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- Iwbar
- 21-06-2024
Wow I had no idea…
A very detailed, scary insight into leaders who believe they are gods and those that follow them. The destruction, cruelty and hardship endured should never be forgiven or forgotten. I could not stop listening as hard as it was at times.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-05-2018
Sorry I Waited so long to read Wild Swans
An amazing and shocking story about the true histor of China in the second half of the 20th century. Praise to the author and her family for allowing me to know Thier story.
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- PenelopeJane
- 30-05-2019
Stunning story
What a wonderful, heartbreaking, beautiful, and important story. I feel it's again growing in relevance. The story, the delivery, and the messages are all on point.
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- pk
- 11-08-2023
Cautionary story about life in extreme ideology
Must read book. Great personal account of how cult of peronlity combined with extreme ideology ruined millions of lives. That should be a school obligatory book to read so people don't make the same mistakes.
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