by Jung Chang
First published 1986
Mme Sun Yat-sen was no ordinary First Lady. As the wife of China's founding father, she fought to transform a nation - from modernizing agriculture to championing women's rights. Her tireless work, from organizing labor unions to establishing a national health service, laid the groundwork for a new China. But with political upheaval looming, Mme Sun must navigate dangerous alliances to realize her bold vision for the country's future.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, china, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figure, political-intrigue, social-change
Setting: China
144 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books