Adeline Yen Mah Livres

Shanghai, dans les années 1930, est encore une cité coloniale, prospère et animée. C'est là que les époux Yen, fuyant l'avancée des troupes japonaises, ont choisi de s'établir avec leurs quatre enfants. Là que l'entreprise familiale prend l'essor qui fera de M. Yen l'un des industriels les plus riches de Chine. Soudain, en 1937, Mme Yen meurt, quelques jours après avoir donné naissance à une petite fille : Adeline. Le chagrin de son père est de courte durée : il se remarie à une séduisante Franco-Chinoise, Niang, femme futile et vaniteuse, avide de mondanités, qui ne cache pas son mépris pour les enfants nés du premier lit. Mais c'est à Adeline, considérée comme responsable de la mort de sa mère, que Niang réserve les trésors de sa cruauté. Adeline, qui devient le bouc émissaire de toute la famille. En 1947, redoutant le péril communiste, la famille Yen s'exile à Hong Kong. Adeline ne fait pas partie du voyage. Placée dans un orphelinat, elle est privée de visites et de courrier. C'est dans cette prison, pourtant, qu'elle va découvrir la clé de son existence : les livres... Feuilles d'automne, ce Vipère au poing asiatique, est un récit qui a ému le monde entier, l'histoire d'une enfance dans la Chine d'avant Mao. Le récit d'Adeline Yen Mah a été traduit dans dix pays et vendu à plus d'un million d'exemplaires.

Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this very special 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella.Born into the world with her story already written and woven with bad luck, Adeline turns her attention to school, where she discovers that she is a talented writer, much to Father's disapproval.'Writer! You are going to starve!' But with a pen in her hand, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to be a writer - no, an author! It won't be easy, but Adeline must have the courage to rewrite her story. . .

When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the true story of her struggle for acceptance and her triumph against almost overwhelming odds.

This text examines China's history through proverbs.

Set against a background of political turmoil, this is the story of Adeline Yen Mah's struggle to overcome a painful childhood and go on to make a successful career

Tells the true story of a Chinese girl's struggle to overcome abuse at the hands of her family and excel in a new life.

Contemporary / British English This book is the life story and family history of Adeline Yen Mah. Adeline was born in China at a time of great change and trouble. At the same time, she suffered terrible unkindness from the members of her own family. Falling Leaves is a story of pain and fear, but also of hope as Adeline fights for her independence.

Author of bestselling 'Falling Leaves' weaves together for the same audience her own personal experiences with the best of Chinese philosophy.

Contemporary / British EnglishThis book is the life story and family history of Adeline Yen Mah. Adeline was born in China at a time of great change and trouble. At the same time, she suffered terrible unkindness from the members of her own family. Falling Leaves is a story of pain and fear, but also of hope as Adeline fights for her independence. This Pack contains a Book and MP3