Chinese Cinderella : The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah

Chinese Cinderella : The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter by Adeline Yen MahJung ling's family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her. They discriminate against her and make her feel unwanted yet she yearns and continuously strives for her parents' love. Her stepmother is vindictive and cruel and her father dismissive. Jung ling grows up to be an academic child, with a natural ability for writing. Only her aunt and grandfather offer her any love and kindness. The story is of survival in the light

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of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries

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