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Chinese Cinderella: The true story of an unwanted daughter

By Adeline Yen Mah

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A riveting memoir of a girl's painful coming-of-age in a wealthy Chinese family during the 1940s.A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In Chinese Cinde... (more)

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Chinese Cinderella: The true story of an unwanted daughter
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A riveting memoir of a girl's painful coming-of-age in a wealthy Chinese family during the 1940s.A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In Chinese Cinde...

9 Book Reviews

boss5/14/2013
It was really good it emotion and great story line.
saddy5/9/2013
Wow... that is so sad...
thumsup5/9/2013 3 stars
The main character of this book is the author, and she talks about her childhood through a girl whose family doesn't love her. It doesn't concern a glass slipper, mind you, but the reason why Adeline is disliked is because her mother died giving birth to her. This book is about her trying to appease her stepmother, and trying to fit in and live happily despite the family circumstances.
cdos1211/8/2012 5 stars
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!
nightflash5/19/2012 5 stars
Have you ever thought that the Cinderella story couldn't be real? If you thought "no, it can't", think again and read this book. Adeline Yen Mah tells the heartbreaking story of her difficult childhood, in a way that can make you cry. This book is very emotional, and it's cool how you can share your sadness with others by writing a book.
cheez3153/26/2012
The most touching story that i have ever read....its as good as gold! The story of true love, bonds, resilience and innocence...a truly inspiring read!
natalyahewa3/5/2012
sounds so sad i realy want to read this book at my lybraie who wrote this book i want to know
tipton9113/4/2012 5 stars
This was one of the best books I read, and you have to read it. It was so heart-felt and it was so sad. Anyway I read it twice it was that good!!
gum9811/27/2011
I loved this book! It was extremely sad as it takes you on the journey of Adeline, the harsh times she goes through but in the end, her father gives her a life long dream, an education.