Description
Discover the poignant narrative captured in 'Educated Youth', a compelling tale that delves into the heart of China's Cultural Revolution. This mesmerizing book, published by Giramondo Publishing in 2016, invites readers to journey through the lives of the 'zhiqing' - educated youth who were uprooted from their urban lives and thrust into the rural countryside. This powerful story unpacks the complexities of love, family, and identity as the children of these educated youth embark on a quest to reconnect with their parents, who, after years of separation, have formed new lives and families. With the ISBN 9781925336047, this brand new book offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history, resonating with themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the deep ties of family. By exploring the transformative experiences of these individuals, 'Educated Youth' illustrates how the passage of time alters relationships and emotions. Perfect for readers interested in historical fiction and Chinese culture, this captivating narrative highlights the enduring power of love and the challenges of reconnection between parents and their long-lost children. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336047
Year: 2016
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
During
the Cultural Revolution over 14 million Chinese high school graduates were sent
from the cities to live and work in the countryside. They were known as zhiqing – 'educated youth'. They fell in
love, married, had children. In the late 1970s the policy changed and they were
allowed to return, but not their families. Many jumped at the opportunity,
leaving spouses and children behind. Ten years later the children, now
teenagers, began to turn up in the cities, looking for their parents. Educated Youth follows five such children,
who have travelled across China from a province in the south west to Shanghai
in the east, only to discover that their mothers and fathers have remarried, and
have new families, in which there is no room for them. Their reappearance brings
out the worst in the parents – their duplicity, greed and self-interest – and
the best too, as they struggle to come to terms with their sense of love and
duty.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336047
Year: 2016
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
During
the Cultural Revolution over 14 million Chinese high school graduates were sent
from the cities to live and work in the countryside. They were known as zhiqing – 'educated youth'. They fell in
love, married, had children. In the late 1970s the policy changed and they were
allowed to return, but not their families. Many jumped at the opportunity,
leaving spouses and children behind. Ten years later the children, now
teenagers, began to turn up in the cities, looking for their parents. Educated Youth follows five such children,
who have travelled across China from a province in the south west to Shanghai
in the east, only to discover that their mothers and fathers have remarried, and
have new families, in which there is no room for them. Their reappearance brings
out the worst in the parents – their duplicity, greed and self-interest – and
the best too, as they struggle to come to terms with their sense of love and
duty.