The release date for the English version of 'Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter' by
Adeline Yen Mah is May 2009. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
a gripping account of a girl's traumatic adolescence in a prosperous Chinese household in the 1940s.
As the saying goes in Chinese, "Falling leaves return to their roots." Adeline Yen Mah goes back to her origins in Chinese Cinderella to narrate the tale of her difficult upbringing, bravery in the face of adversity, and eventual victory. After Adeline's mother passes after giving birth to her, her wealthy and influential family views her as bad luck. Her father's second marriage does not make life any easier. Her stepmother treats her and her siblings with contempt, although her stepsister and stepbrother enjoy luxury. Adeline receives awards from her school, but they will never fully satisfy her need for her family's love and acceptance.
This book, written by Adeline Yen Mah and featuring her own brave voice, is a compelling retelling of the traditional Cinderella narrative, after the success of the highly acclaimed adult bestseller Falling Leaves.