Chinese Cinderella

The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

Adeline Yen Mah

The memoir recounts the author's childhood in Shanghai during the 1940s and 1950s, detailing her emotional abuse by a cruel stepmother and indifferent father. It follows her journey of perseverance and determination to find love and acceptance, despite being considered the unwanted daughter in her family.

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Falling Leaves

The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

Adeline Yen Mah

The memoir recounts the author's experiences growing up in a wealthy but emotionally abusive family in mid-20th century China. It details her struggle for acceptance and love from her family, particularly after her mother's death and her father's remarriage to a cruel stepmother.

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