Working as a radio presenter, Xinran found herself becoming the repository for the experiences of ordinary Chinese women who contacted her, delighted to have a chance to make their voices heard. She has collected a cross section of these in the form of short stories, each one illustrating a situation which she feels is emblematic of the problems faced by contemporary Chinese women. A fascinating insight into Chinese society - and thank heavens I live in the West!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 20 September 2003 ) |
