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Memoir of Shanghai, Hollywood, and a Chinese Family's Fight for Freedom

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Chasing Hepburn: A Memoir of Shanghai Hollywood and a Chinese Family s Fight for Freedom
Chasing Hepburn: A Memoir of Shanghai, Hollywood, and a Chinese Family's Fight for Freedom
by Gus Lee

4 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 1882 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 545 pages

From the Vibrant Streets of Shanghai to the Glittering Lights of Hollywood

The story begins in the vibrant streets of Shanghai in the early 20th century. The city is a melting pot of cultures, and the Zhang family is at the heart of it all. The patriarch, Zhang Boling, is a successful businessman and philanthropist, and his wife, Zhao Yidi, is a talented artist. They have three children: son Zhonghua, daughter Meiling, and youngest son Zhichang.

The family's life is turned upside down when the Japanese invade China in 1937. The Zhangs are forced to flee their home and seek refuge in the countryside. They endure years of hardship and danger, but they never give up hope.

After the war, the Zhangs return to Shanghai and rebuild their lives. Zhonghua becomes a successful businessman and politician, while Meiling becomes a famous actress. Zhichang, the youngest son, follows in his father's footsteps and becomes a philanthropist.

In 1949, the Communists take over China and the Zhangs are once again forced to flee. They make their way to the United States, where they start a new life in Hollywood. Zhonghua becomes a successful film producer, while Meiling continues to act. Zhichang becomes a philanthropist and works to promote understanding between China and the United States.

The Zhang family's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Despite facing unimaginable hardships, they never gave up hope. They fought for their freedom and their dreams, and they eventually achieved both.

A Gripping Tale of Love, Loss, and Redemption

Memoir of Shanghai, Hollywood, and a Chinese Family's Fight for Freedom is more than just a history lesson. It is a gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption.

The Zhang family is a close-knit group, and they love each other deeply. But they are also human, and they have their flaws. They make mistakes, and they sometimes hurt each other. But through it all, they never stop loving each other.

The book is also a story of loss. The Zhangs lose their home, their country, and loved ones. But they never lose hope. They find strength in each other, and they eventually rebuild their lives.

Memoir of Shanghai, Hollywood, and a Chinese Family's Fight for Freedom is a story of redemption. The Zhangs overcome unimaginable hardships, and they emerge from the experience stronger than ever before. They find peace and happiness, and they make a positive contribution to the world.

A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Chinese History, Hollywood, or the Human Spirit

Memoir of Shanghai, Hollywood, and a Chinese Family's Fight for Freedom is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history, Hollywood, or the human spirit. It is a well-written, gripping, and inspiring story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

If you are looking for a book that will make you laugh, cry, and think, then this is the book for you. Memoir of Shanghai, Hollywood, and a Chinese Family's Fight for Freedom is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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Chasing Hepburn: A Memoir of Shanghai Hollywood and a Chinese Family s Fight for Freedom
Chasing Hepburn: A Memoir of Shanghai, Hollywood, and a Chinese Family's Fight for Freedom
by Gus Lee

4 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 1882 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 545 pages
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Chasing Hepburn: A Memoir of Shanghai Hollywood and a Chinese Family s Fight for Freedom
Chasing Hepburn: A Memoir of Shanghai, Hollywood, and a Chinese Family's Fight for Freedom
by Gus Lee

4 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 1882 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 545 pages
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