23 Jun 08
Revolution is Not a Dinner Party
by Ying Chang Compestine
At the beginning of this historical novel, Ling is just nine years old. She thinks her father is the most wonderful person in the world, dreams of becoming a teacher and visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, and can’t wait to join the Red Guard. Everything changes when Comrade Li takes over part of her family’s apartment. Soon Chairman Mao’s teachings are everywhere, people Ling knows and loves are disappearing, her friends have turned on her, and everyone is hungry. Ling is torn between her fierce pride and basic survival as she grows up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
