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Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party tells the true story of a Chinese family during the Cultural Revolution. When the Red Guard forces their way into the family's apartment, the father is sent to labor in the fields, and the mother must sell precious possessions to keep the household afloat. The narrative captures the harsh realities of persecution and the resilience required to maintain family life amid political turmoil.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Ying Chang Compestine
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