Chinese writer Ling (1904-86) rebelled early against the patriarchal family system, joined the underground Communist Party and was imprisoned by the Nationalists, and was expelled from the Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution. Dien (California State U.- Hayward) provides a study of her and her mother, an inspiration for and sometimes companion in her adventures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Chinese writer Ling (1904-86) rebelled early against the patriarchal family system, joined the underground Communist Party and was imprisoned by the Nationalists, and was expelled from the Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution. Dien (California State U.- Hayward) provides a study of her and her mother, an inspiration for and sometimes companion in her adventures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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