Fly, wild swans

The magnificent sequel to the global bestseller Wild Swans, which brought modern Chinese history to millions of readers through the stories of three generations of women. Big Sister, Little Sister, and Red Sister picks up where the author left off in 1978, when she left closed-off communist China for the West. It follows her personal journey and the transformations of a country that went from an isolated dictatorship to a global power. Although the author lives abroad, her life is still connected to her native country – and to the fact that her books are banned in China. President Xi Jinping's current policies then hit the author where it hurts most: she is unable to get to her dying mother. This gripping memoir is not only the author's tribute to her mother but, above all, a story of courage, love, and the fascinating history that shapes the fate of one family and an entire country. Told in a clear and emotional voice, it offers an extraordinary reading experience.