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Snow Falling in Spring: Coming of Age in China During the Cultural Revolution Paperback – Bargain Price, March 16, 2010

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  • Age Range: 12 - 17 years
  • Grade Level: 7 and up
  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Square Fish; 1 edition (March 16, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312608675
  • ASIN: B0054U5JLG
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsa gem
By plf on April 2, 2008
Format: Hardcover
A wonderful read. This marvelously crafted book tells of a young girl's growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. The exquisitely gentle yet powerful prose conveys not only the pain and pathos of that turbulent period in modern China but also the characteristics which enable us to endure and overcome adversity. There are many special characters such as Ms. Li's grandmother Lao,Lao and the influential teacher Mr. Hu. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 starsCompelling
By M. Driebe on April 23, 2008
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A beautiful and powerful account of life during the Cultural Revolution and a must read for anyone who wants a greater understanding of China and her people. It is also a universal story about the strength of family, friendship, and hope in the face of tremendous adversity. Li's compassionate look at the people and experiences that shaped her life during one of China's most turbulent periods flows effortlessly, and will continue to touch you long after you've finished reading it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Must
A Kid's Review on July 24, 2008
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In Li's outstanding book "Snow Falling in Spring" the true ettiquite and character from this author comes out in it's pages. If you're looking for some history without the negative drawbacks of dates, confusing times, and dull facts this is the book for you. This is an easy book to read yet is full of information and knowledge. Combining an authors point of view in a life's story, and history, this book is a real find. Many thank-you's to Moying Li for this pleasurable experience for the reader within me. I reccomend it to all. Two Thumbs Up!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA book for the entire family
By dlk on July 25, 2008
Format: Hardcover
"Snow Falling in Spring" is a wonderful book, telling stories about a difficult period of Chinese history and making the reader feel a part of that experience. The story from a child's point of view opens up the reader's experience and allows the reader to step into the child's shoes and feel and see the author's experiences. This is a book about human experience. "Snow Falling in Spring" is definitely a book to be shared with the whole family. I gave this book to my parents and my son who loved it. They all insisted that I give this book to my nieces and nephews as well. I recommend this book as something that the whole family, can read and talk about.
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5.0 out of 5 starsHighly recommend!
By Cathy on July 27, 2008
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"Snow Falling in Spring" is a very smooth and pleasant read from the beginning to the end, despite of the dark period that the story was set in. I have read several books about the Cultural Revolution in China, and Li's book is one of my favorite because it is really a story about ourselves, a story when everyone in the book was trying to define and redefine themselves during the most chaotic and tragic period of time. Li not only told the story about struggling and suffering, but also told the story of hope, of how to keep hope alive in a seemingly hopeless time. I really enjoyed the book and would like to recommend to readers of all age.
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5.0 out of 5 starsinspirational
By Susan Gordon on July 24, 2008
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A beautiful,inspiring story. This wonderfully written book tells of a young girl's growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Li's spare but powerful prose paints a portrait of a turbulent period in modern China. She also reveals the power of and indomitable human spirit. Li's recall is truly remarkable and she has the ability to bring her characters to life for the reader. A special find - don't miss this one.
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4.0 out of 5 starsCompelling...
By Louise Jolly on April 29, 2011
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Moying Li was 4-years-old in 1958 and lived with her maternal grandmother and grandfather, Lao Lao and Lao Ye in a traditional Chinese house. It was also occupied by her mother and father, her 3-year-old brother Di Di, aunts and uncles, the family of a tailor, electrician and a clerk.

In the fall of 1958 Moying returned home one day to find the backyard, her beloved playground, strewn with: "...bricks, holes, and scrap metal". A huge big black furnace, as tall as her father, was standing in the center. Her family was gathering materials for the "Great Leap Forward", launched by Chairman Mao. The leaders believed: "...they could catch up with the West..." mainly Britain: "...in just ten to twenty years - in a giant single stride. The family was trying to gather strong construction materials and using the furnace to melt them into steel. Women were giving up their favourite frying pans and woks. Too little Moying the furnace looked like: "...a roaring dragon".

Between 1958 and 1961, China underwent a siege of disasters. First a plague of insects, then a serious drought and finally far reaching famine in which millions of people died.

Moying remembers with clarity the day her childhood ended. It occurred one evening in the summer of 1966, when her elementary school Headmaster hanged himself. Moying was twelve-years-old.

In the summer of 1963, Moying was packing to attend a school , two-hours away from her home. She would reside there Monday to Friday. Moying was one of many students selected to attend this school were they would learn nine languages! The expectation was that after: "...ten years of training, many of the students would continue their studies in leading universities, with the possibility of diplomatic careers".Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Measured View onto A World Few Know
By JK on July 24, 2008
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Reading Li's heart-wrenching and eye-opening account of growing up during the Cultural Revolution in China would be equally instructive and enjoyable for youth and adults alike -- there is much to learn from both her trials and her triumphs. The fluid telling of her story in a language that she fought so hard to be allowed to learn reveals that freedoms should never be taken for granted.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsThis was a really good book, and very interesting if you're interested...

This was a really good book, and very interesting if you're interested in books about China under the Communist Party.

Published 3 months ago by R. Larson
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great addition to my Chinese Revolution collection in my classroom!

Published 6 months ago by Happily divorced mom of two
2.0 out of 5 starsShowed how stupid of China

Weird book. Showed how stupid of China. But I figured this author took a spirit not welcome to any culture.

Published 10 months ago by George M
5.0 out of 5 starsIt was entertaining and beautiful

It really just started with something to catch the reader's attention and keeps them wondering what's gonna happen next until the happiest ending ever

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Great book! I got the book fully intact and in great condition! Can't wait to read it again!

Published 14 months ago by Reana
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Published 15 months ago by Pamela Stutsman
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Exactly what I was looking for

Published 16 months ago by Bonnie Houston
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Interesting book--I enjoyed !

Published 16 months ago by Marlene M.Bennett
3.0 out of 5 starsThree Stars

I really enjoyed reading a history that was unknown to me.

Published 17 months ago by Mary Harper
5.0 out of 5 starsGood for Social Studies Class

A beautifully written account the the events experienced by a young girl during China's cultural revolution, a sad and dangerous time in the country's development. Read more

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