Life and Death in Shanghai - Nien Cheng (Hardcover, 1986)

Life and Death in Shanghai is a gripping autobiography by Nien Cheng, published in 1986. This powerful narrative chronicles her harrowing experiences during the Cultural Revolution in China, detailing her imprisonment and the resilience required to survive in a society turned against her. Cheng's eloquent prose offers a profound insight into the struggles faced by individuals under totalitarian rule, making her story both a personal memoir and a broader commentary on human rights.