"This unflinching, unapologetic Cinderella story from Chinese immigrant and businesswoman Shen will bring perspective and understanding to readers puzzling over the long history and rapid modernization of China . . . Shen’s patient delivery and exquisite eye for detail provide a vivid look into modern Chinese life"—Publishers Weekly "A brave and honest tale of one woman's struggle to overcome her circumstances and triumph against all odds."—Alison Weaver, author of Gone to the Crazies: A Memoir | "Shen offers a brutally honest and vivid portrait of the early days of China’s economic boom, the fascinating interplay between the provinces, the lives of those who leave and those who remain behind, and the cost of abandoning tradition for the promise of prosperity."—Felicia C. Sullivan, author of The Sky Isn’t Visible from Here |
