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Anchee Min


China (b.1957)

nchee Min’s writing has been praised for its raw, sharp language and historical accuracy. Her bestselling memoir, Red Azalea, the story of her childhood in communist China, has been compared to The Diary of Anne Frank. Min credits the English language with giving her a means to express herself, arming her with the voice and vocabulary to write about growing up during China’s Cultural Revolution.
 

Genres: Historical
 
Series
Empress Orchid
   1. Empress Orchid (2004)
   2. The Last Empress (2007)
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Novels
   Katherine (1995)
   Becoming Madame Mao (2000)
   Wild Ginger (2002)
   Pearl of China (2010)
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Non fiction show
 
Anchee Min recommends
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A Single Swallow (2020)
Zhang Ling
"I am in awe of Zhang Ling’s literary talent. Truly extraordinary. In her stories, readers have the chance to explore and gain a great understanding of not only the Chinese mind-set but also the heart and soul."
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The Boat to Redemption (2010)
Su Tong
"A true literary talent."

Awards
The Richard and Judy Best Read of the Year Best Book nominee (2006) : Empress Orchid


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