Yen Mah, A: Thousand Pieces of Gold

Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

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In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, she delves into the lives of the first and second emperors and the two rebel warriors who changed the course of Chinese life, adding stories from her own life to beautifully illustrate their relevance and influence today.
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Yen Mah, Adeline
Titel
Yen Mah, A: Thousand Pieces of Gold
Uitgever
HarperCollins
Jaar
2003
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
251
Gewicht
340 gr
EAN
9780060006419
Afmetingen
222 x 127 x 19 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback

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