Chinese Girl Memoir

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Firstly i would like to point out how amazing the diversity of the book is, even though my personality might affect my opinion i still believe without a doubt this is one of the best books i have ever read. So far the memoir keeps on getting better and better the suspense and the drama of this young girls life who, bear in mind is ten years old. It all feels so surreal. Adding to that she is right in the mix of it, the Chinese revolution is occurring before her very own eyes.

Personally i cant relate to this scenario in any way but, the brexit that happened not to long ago is a prime example of what is happening in china at this point in time. The locals believe foreigners are damaging their economy, occuping top class jobs. Therefore the

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