Jung Chang, the acclaimed author of 'Wild Swans', has announced the long-awaited sequel 'Fly, Wild Swans', which picks up her own story and offers new insights into China's history and present. The book, published after 12 years, continues her exploration of China's tumultuous past, including the Cultural Revolution and the Great Famine.
Chang's works, such as 'Wild Swans' (1991) and 'Mao: The Unknown Story' (2005), are banned in China but cherished globally for their detailed accounts of life under Communist rule. In 'Fly, Wild Swans', she reveals Mao's personal quirks, including not brushing his teeth for 27 years, and highlights the ongoing censorship and persecution in China.
The sequel features cameos from figures like Margaret Thatcher and George Bush, who admitted the CIA knew little about China's reality. Chang's personal story, from her traumatic birth to her PhD in linguistics in the UK, underscores her unique perspective on China's transformation and persistent authoritarianism.
