The Diary of Ma Yan
Author(s): Ma Yan
The life of a north-eastern Chinese girl who strives against poverty and forgoes food so she can buy a pen. âÃÂÃÂMay well one day rank among other teenage classics that, with their innocence and optimism, have shamed the world.âÃÂàâÃÂàGuardian. âÃÂÃÂYou donâÃÂÃÂt review this small book; you tell people about it âÃÂàadults as well as kids âÃÂàand say, âÃÂÃÂRead it.âÃÂÃÂâÃÂàâÃÂàWashington Post.
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'This gem of a book is a heart-rending story ... a perfect example of the strength of the human spirit. The must-read of the year.' Belfast Telegraph 'A testament to the potency of the written word, and a shocking reminder that an education, whether it is a right or a luxury, is of significance beyond measure' Ireland on Sunday 'This amazing account confirms the power of the written word. Everyone should read it' Western Daily Press
Ma Yan lives in Northeastern China
General Fields
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- : Little, Brown Book Group
- : Virago Press Ltd
- : 04 August 2005
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Ma Yan
- : Paperback
- : New edition
- : 951.7505092
- : 224
- : Biography & autobiography: general
- : 30int
