I really appreciate my good friend got me this book. I was born in Taiwan after my parents left China in 1949, so I can relate a lot with the stories in the book, e.g. my childhood in Taiwan, my parents escaping Communists before they took over China and the family left behind went through during the revolution. Thank you so much Eve for documenting (even you said it's a fiction, but so many things are so real to me) the important history in my generation, my parents' generation and my grandmother's generation in China. You have done such a wonderful job (well-written and detailed) and my appreciation is more than words can express. I'm going to pass the book to my daughter and later to her daughters, so they can understand what their elderly have gone through and how fortunate they are as today's girls in such a beautiful country.
Bravo!! I wonder if this book will be translated to other languages (including Chinese) because it is that good! I'd also wish "Daughters of Shandong" be made into a movie.
I could not put this book down! It is the most extraordinary historical novel that I have ever read. Eve, you accomplished your goal. I can absolutely see how the generations of women in your family grew from each other's strength.
This book gave me a new level of respect for Chinese people. I was full of rage in how your "great grandmother" was treated because she birthed girls. But I am so proud of how she persevered to save herself and her girls. This was a great read and I look forward to your next book.
"Author Eve J. Chung beautifully captures the complexities of family legacy in 'Daughters of Shandong,' offering a poignant exploration of identity, sacrifice, and resilience."
I’m also from Shandong. Unfortunately it’s one of my least favorite place. The culture there is/was very sexist and oppressive, both within the society and within the family. But I’m always interested in things related to Shandong, just to see if there are improvements over the years. Saw the book in Target, and later bought it online. Thanks.
I really appreciate my good friend got me this book. I was born in Taiwan after my parents left China in 1949, so I can relate a lot with the stories in the book, e.g. my childhood in Taiwan, my parents escaping Communists before they took over China and the family left behind went through during the revolution. Thank you so much Eve for documenting (even you said it's a fiction, but so many things are so real to me) the important history in my generation, my parents' generation and my grandmother's generation in China. You have done such a wonderful job (well-written and detailed) and my appreciation is more than words can express. I'm going to pass the book to my daughter and later to her daughters, so they can understand what their elderly have gone through and how fortunate they are as today's girls in such a beautiful country.
Bravo!! I wonder if this book will be translated to other languages (including Chinese) because it is that good! I'd also wish "Daughters of Shandong" be made into a movie.
I could not put this book down! It is the most extraordinary historical novel that I have ever read. Eve, you accomplished your goal. I can absolutely see how the generations of women in your family grew from each other's strength.
I enjoyed reading this book very much. It was an extremely well written and interesting book.
I just finished reading the book. Absolutely loved it!
We love your book, Eve. Thank you
This book gave me a new level of respect for Chinese people. I was full of rage in how your "great grandmother" was treated because she birthed girls. But I am so proud of how she persevered to save herself and her girls. This was a great read and I look forward to your next book.
"Author Eve J. Chung beautifully captures the complexities of family legacy in 'Daughters of Shandong,' offering a poignant exploration of identity, sacrifice, and resilience."
I’m also from Shandong. Unfortunately it’s one of my least favorite place. The culture there is/was very sexist and oppressive, both within the society and within the family. But I’m always interested in things related to Shandong, just to see if there are improvements over the years. Saw the book in Target, and later bought it online. Thanks.