Description: The Reluctant Migrant's Daughter by Li Zhang A childhood of neglect and abuse in Kuala Lumpur. Love, conflict, children and political upheaval, emigration to Australia. There, Li and her family encounter racism and friendship. Li finally learns to understand her relationships and herself FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Reluctant Migrants DaughterLi only realised who her parents were when she was five. The fifth of eight children to migrants from China, Li grew up in her familys shophouse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaya. Generally ignored by her elders, but regularly beaten and cursed by her guardian, Li still became infused with her fathers longing to return to Shanghai, the home he left only reluctantly.After an often lonely childhood, Li had happy times at high school. She found the loving paternal figure she craved in the father of her future husband, only to lose him after a few years. Lis marriage was at times blighted by her relationship with her mother-in-law. Yet, Li remained loyal to her husband, raising four children while gaining university degrees in Singapore and Sydney.Now in her early eighties, Li reflects on her life, from the early years of physical abuse and psychological deprivation, through the joys and trials of marriage, travel, racism, depression, and her hopes for her grandchildrens generation.Li offers her story to give voice to events experienced by many but seldom discussed. She sounds a warning to immigrants who visualise a new, untroubled life, and suggests patience to host nations, where the traumas of new residents might not be known or understood.Finally, Lis self-exploration enables her to recognise why she has always felt such a connection to China, a country she finally visited at the age of 45. Review Engaging, fluid and intimate. P Chong (Malaysia)What a story! Couldnt put it down. So beautifully written and wow, what a journey. Leaves you with a newfound perspective, empathy and appreciation. A very worthy read. AI (Sydney, Australia)Highly recommended ... you just want to turn the page to see what happens next. L. Peng (Malaysia)A Gripping Read ... I found myself hanging on to every page, curious to know the end of the story, which goes to show that Li keeps her readers on their toes with a storyline so binge worthy. Sharlene O (Pennsylvania, USA)So good! I couldnt put the book down. J. Leong (Malaysia) Details ISBN0646866729 Author Li Zhang Pages 242 Publisher Zhang Jian Li Year 2023 ISBN-13 9780646866727 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-01-08 Imprint Zhang Jian Li Audience General Subtitle A memoir We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139407321;
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