Fly, Wild Swans: My Mother, Myself And China

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The highly anticipated follow-up to Wild Swans, Jung Chang’s bestselling memoir that captured the lives of three generations in China. Fly, Wild Swans continues the story from the end of the Mao era to the present day, exploring Jung’s personal journey alongside China’s dramatic transformation.

A powerful continuation of Jung Chang’s family saga intertwined with China’s turbulent history and its evolving future.

Wild Swans introduced readers to Jung Chang’s grandmother, mother, and herself, spanning from her grandmother’s birth in 1909 during the last imperial reign through the harsh realities of Mao’s rule and the Cultural Revolution. The original story ended in 1978, as Mao’s era closed and Deng Xiaoping’s reforms began, allowing Jung to become one of the first Chinese citizens to leave Communist China for the West.

Fly, Wild Swans picks up the narrative nearly fifty years later, revealing how China has transformed from an isolated, struggling nation into a global superpower challenging the United States. Jung’s life remains deeply connected to her homeland, despite all her books being banned there. This sequel is as much a tribute to her mother as it is a continuation of the family’s story, also reflecting on the tragic losses of her grandmother and father during the Cultural Revolution.

The past continues to influence both Jung and modern China, especially as Chairman Xi Jinping attempts to steer the country back toward Maoist principles while blending in capitalist elements. This new political era profoundly impacts Jung and her mother’s lives, offering an intimate and moving perspective on living under a communist dictatorship. Through their experiences, the book provides a gripping insight into China’s internal struggles and the wider implications for the global order.

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