Adeline Yen Mah

The daughter of a wealthy Hong Kong businessman describes her very difficult childhood and the psychological abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepmother

The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

Falling Leaves

When Adeline Yen Mah's mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the true story of her struggle for acceptance and her triumph against almost overwhelming odds.

Chinese Cinderella

The future belongs to you. Should anyone insult you, tell yourself this: I am a child of destiny who will unite East and West and change the world. After enduring abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother, Chinese Cinderella (CC) seeks refuge at a martial-arts school and joins a secret dragon society. Under the guidance of Grandma Wu, CC is introduced to the exciting world of espionage as a part of the Chinese Resistance movement. And when CC and her new comrades take on a daring mission to rescue a crew of WWII American airmen, they prove that true bravery knows no age barrier.

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, she delves into the lives of the first and second emperors and the two rebel warriors who changed the course of Chinese life, adding stories from her own life to beautifully illustrate their relevance and influence today.

Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

When the author's mother died giving birth to her, her affluent Chinese family considered the child bad luck and made to feel unwanted all her life. This is the story of her struggle for acceptance and how she overcame the odds to prove her worth and achieve freedom.

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots

The author of Falling Leaves gives a personal interpretation of Chinese wisdom and beliefs.

A Chinese Daughter Reflects on Happiness, Spiritual Beliefs and Universal Wisdom

Watching the Tree to Catch a Hare

This book will introduce you to the most famous people and events in China during the last 2200 years

Land of Dragons and Emperors

China

CC suffers a bad fall and, in order to treat her injuries, she undergoes hypnotherapy that reveals her connection to an eleventh-century girl named Mei Lan, who defied convention to befriend a household servant who was a brilliant artist.

A Chinese Cinderella Novel

Along the River

Biography, autobiography, and memoir is among the best ways to teach students to appreciate nonfiction reading.

Fallen Leaves

A fascinating book about the history and culture of China. The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have used every day for centuries—paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches, and silk, to name just a few—were first made in China. Chinese society has progressed through major changes, but lucky numbers, festivals, beliefs about colors, the practic of footbinding, the building of the Great Wall, and the larger-than-life people of China are all integral parts of this ancient civilization and still have an impact on life today. Bestselling author Adeline Yen Mah explores an extraordinary view of the great story of China over the last two millennia in this nonfiction work, which also includes black-and-white photographs.

The Fascinating Culture and History of China

China: Land of Dragons and Emperors

Interweaving her personal reminiscences with meditations on traditional Chinese wisdom, philosophy, and faith, the author of Falling Leaves unites the disparate elements of Eastern and Western culture in an eloquent reflection on topics ranging from Buddhism and the I Ching to feng shui, medicine, food, and spiritual teachings. Reprint.

A Chinese Daughter Reflects on Happiness, Tradition, and Spiritual Wisdom

Watching the Tree

Chinese Cinderella Boy Knight

The author of the international bestsellers Watching the Tree and Falling Leaves has always been fascinated by proverbs and their importance and use in China. Both her book titles are based on such proverbs.

A Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Memoir of China’s Past Through its Proverbs

Adeline Yen Mah introduces us to the rich picture of the first century BC when, after long wars between states, China was finally united and the richness of its literature and art could flourish.

One Written Word is Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold

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Chiński kopciuszek

Author of bestselling ‘Falling Leaves’ weaves together for the same audience her own personal experiences with the best of Chinese philosophy.

Adeline Yen Mah

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