Sparrows, Bedbugs, and Body Shadows: A Memoir 9780824873974

Growing up in revolutionary China, Sheldon (Xicheng) Lou was among the millions forced to adopt the goals of Mao’s new s

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English Pages 264 Year 2005

Table of contents :
Contents
Prologue
1. Donkey Meat
2. Turtle in Steamer
3. Sparrows
4. Body Shadows
5. Fried Steel
6. Bedbugs
7. Grain Amplifier
8. Old Elm
9. Straw Hat
10. Wedding
11. Verdant City
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
About the Author

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