China's Son by Da Chen (2001)
China's Son is a memoir by Da Chen, a Chinese-American author and former lawyer. It tells the story of his childhood in rural China during the Cultural Revolution, and his eventual journey to the United States. The book begins with Chen's childhood in a small village in Fujian province. He describes the poverty and deprivation of his family, and the harshness of life under Mao's rule. He also recounts the stories of his family's struggles and triumphs, and the lessons he learned from them. Chen then recounts his journey to the United States, where he attended college and eventually became a lawyer. He describes the culture shock of adjusting to life in America, and the challenges of balancing his Chinese heritage with his newfound American identity. Throughout the book, Chen reflects on the importance of family, the power of education, and the strength of the human spirit. He also shares his thoughts on the differences between Chinese and American cultures, and the importance of understanding and respecting both.
By Da Chen · First published 2001 · Genre: Memoir, Historical Fiction, Biography · 28 chapters
Contents
- One
- Afterword
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
- Nine
- Ten
- Eleven
- Twelve
- Thirteen
- Fourteen
- Fifteen
- Sixteen
- Seventeen
- Eighteen
- Nineteen
- Twenty
- Twenty-one
- Twenty-two
- Twenty-three
- Twenty-four
- Twenty-five