Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China Book

This beautiful and insightful book is told through by three generations of women from one family - grandmother, mother and daughter.

This book tells the story of China through the 20th Century and not only details Chairman Mao's affect on the country as a whole but also on an individual family.

Wild Swans is beautifully written and engages the reader immediately. As a fan of Chinese literature I already knew a lot about the subject material detailed in this book but that did not put me off as Jung Chang writes so eloquently and you find yourself feeling deeply moved by the three characters plights.

Due to its dramatic content it"s easy to forget that this is a true story. Wild Swan explores the damage that was done to China and the Chinese people throughout the last 100years. It tells the story unapologetically and details the brutal harshness that the Chinese people endured under the leadership of Chairman Mao.

This book deeply moved me and is definitely one that I plan to re-read time and time again. This book also, surprisingly, explores family dynamics especially under pressure.

If you've been tempted in the past to pick up a book of Chinese fiction then I would definitely recommend this as a starting point to expand your knowledge of Chinese history and also as a beautiful story that will leave you wanting more.

Happy Reading!