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The author returns to China, to relive her memories of her youth and to witness the many historical and social changes that have taken place since she left the country in 1928. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)951.212History and Geography Asia China and region Southeast ChinaLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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In the 1970s, the political climate changed enough that she and her husband were allowed to return to the place she was born and raised in China for three weeks. She was considered a "Friend of China" and given special attention, a driver to escort her to the places she wanted to see. Even after all the time and upheaval, she was able to find a bit of the China she had known.
I found it interesting to read this story. Much of the recent history of China is thrown in to help the reader understand. She also portrays the lost feeling that many children of missionaries and other foreign workers have, not feeling they belong to one or another country, but needing a place to belong. Her wording dances around the political climate of China in the 1970s, trying hard to portray an accurate picture without offending the Chinese government. In the end, this is a travelog, and it is focused on both her memories and her trip. I would not say it is particularly soul-stirring, but interesting and short. ( )