Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Unwanted Child: Adeline Yen Mah, born under the superstition of bad luck, struggles for acceptance from her family.
