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The Little Red Guard Family Memoir: A Journey Through the Cultural Revolution in China

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The Little Red Guard: A Family Memoir

by Wenguang Huang

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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A Young Girl In A Red Armband Stands In Front Of A Group Of People During The Cultural Revolution In China The Little Red Guard: A Family Memoir

The Cultural Revolution was a tumultuous period in Chinese history that lasted from 1966 to 1976. It was a time of great political and social upheaval, as the country was gripped by a wave of revolutionary fervor. The Red Guards, a group of young people who were loyal to Chairman Mao Zedong, played a major role in the Cultural Revolution. They carried out a campaign of terror against anyone who was seen as a threat to the revolution, including intellectuals, teachers, and government officials.

The Little Red Guard Family Memoir is a firsthand account of the Cultural Revolution from the perspective of a young girl who witnessed the horrors firsthand. The author, Dai Qing, was just 14 years old when the Cultural Revolution began. Her father was a high-ranking official in the Chinese Communist Party, and her family was targeted by the Red Guards. Dai Qing and her family were forced to live in hiding for several years, and they witnessed the persecution of their friends and neighbors.

A Personal Narrative of the Cultural Revolution

The Little Red Guard Family Memoir is a powerful and moving account of the Cultural Revolution. Dai Qing writes with honesty and clarity about the horrors that she witnessed, and she does not shy away from the difficult questions that the Cultural Revolution raises. The book is a valuable contribution to the historical record of this tumultuous period in Chinese history, and it is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of revolution.

Dai Qing's family was one of millions who were affected by the Cultural Revolution. Her father was a high-ranking official in the Chinese Communist Party, and he was targeted by the Red Guards. Dai Qing and her family were forced to live in hiding for several years, and they witnessed the persecution of their friends and neighbors.

The Little Red Guard Family Memoir is a personal narrative of the Cultural Revolution. Dai Qing writes about her own experiences, as well as the experiences of her family and friends. She provides a vivid and detailed account of the events of the Cultural Revolution, and she does not shy away from the difficult questions that the Cultural Revolution raises.

The Legacy of the Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution had a profound impact on China. It led to the deaths of millions of people, and it destroyed the country's economy and culture. The Cultural Revolution also left a deep scar on the Chinese psyche. Even today, many Chinese people are afraid to speak out about their experiences during the Cultural Revolution.

The Little Red Guard Family Memoir is a reminder of the horrors of the Cultural Revolution. It is a book that should be read by all Chinese people, and by anyone who wants to understand the true cost of revolution.

The Little Red Guard: A Family Memoir

by Wenguang Huang

4.5 out of 5