Product Description

The struggle for political change in China is reaching a crescendo. From the booming cities to the rural communities, Out of Mao’s Shadow introduces us to some of the courageous people who are dedicated to building a more democratic China despite the grave dangers they face in doing so.

Written by one of the leading China correspondents of his generation, this book brings together compelling individual testimonies, taking us into the lives of people struggling to come to terms with the nation’s past, and to take control of its future.

‘A reminder that even in a nation of 1.3 billion people, individuals can make a difference – and that China still has plenty of heroes left’ Time

‘Pan takes the reader into bustling cities and into the vast tracts of countryside in search of those determined to preserve the memories of folk martyrs and to win freedom for the generations to come’ Good Book Guide

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22352 in Books
• Published on: 2009-08-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Review
'An impressive work of reportage that considers China's modern history through vivid personal stories'
--Metro

Review
'One of the best descriptions of what life has been like for many Chinese citizens during the past 15 years.'

About the Author

Philip Pan was born in America to Taiwanese parents. He speaks fluent Mandarin and has written about and travelled extensively within China. He was named Beijing correspondent for the Washington Post in September 2000, and became bureau chief in December 2003.