Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine

Drawing from her childhood experience, Ying Chang Compestine brings hope and humor to this compelling story for all ages about a girl fighting to survive during the Cultural Revolution in China.' Author's note and historical background. Over the course of four years, Ling manages to grow and blossom, even as she suffers more horrors than many people face in a lifetime. In an atmosphere of increasing mistrust, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbors and, soon, for herself and family. But when Comrade Li, one of MaoÕs political officers, moves into a room in their apartment, Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. 2008, Revolution is not a dinner party : a novel / Ying Chang Compestine Puffin Books Camberwell, Vic. SIGNED hardcover - SIGNED by Ying Chang Compestine on the title page with the word 'Happiness!' Author's first novel, a coming of age story set in China in the early 1970's: 'Nine-year-old Ling is very comfortable in her life her parents are both dedicated surgeons in the best hospital in Wuhan.

Then a political watchdog moves into the family's. Anything associated with the West becomes suspect. Luxurious items like flowered fabrics and pastries disappear. Everything changes with the advent of Chairman Mao's regime. Life isn't perfect, but, Ling is happy, excels at school and loves studying English with her father.

Drawing from her childhood experience, Ying Chang Compestine brings hope and humor to this compelling story for all ages about a girl fighting to survive during the Cultural Revolution in China.' Author's note and historical background. It's 1972 China, and nine-year-old Ling is the child of two doctors. Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party The Story of Paper Yings Best One-Dish Meals. Over the course of four years, Ling manages to grow and blossom, even as she suffers more horrors than many people face in a lifetime. Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Compestine, Ying Chang at .uk - ISBN 10: 0805082077 - ISBN 13: 9780805082074 - Henry Holt Books for Young. Drawing from her childhood experience, Ying Chang Compestine brings hope and humor to this compelling story for all ages about a girl fighting to survive during. See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Ying Chang Compestine. But when Comrade Li, one of MaoÕs political officers, moves into a room in their apartment, Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. SIGNED by Ying Chang Compestine on the title page with the word 'Happiness!' Author's first novel, a coming of age story set in China in the early 1970's: 'Nine-year-old Ling is very comfortable in her life her parents are both dedicated surgeons in the best hospital in Wuhan.

Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine