One quibble: "my parents’ generation was born into Maoist poverty”. Anyone born during Mao's 25 year administration was born into an unprecedentedly rapid rise in prosperity, literacy and longevity. In fact, China's takeoff under Mao was the fastest every recorded: at a steady 65% decadal growth, it was much faster than Germany, UK, US).
Though her description of her youth may sound like poverty to you, did she describe it that way, as 'poverty,' or say she was 'poor' growing up?
Thank you! Yes what she recalls is certainly a comparative lack. The emphasis lies on the world changing very fast around her. Many Chinese, esp. those migrating between different regions, have felt the same.
Wonderful tale! Many thanks.
One quibble: "my parents’ generation was born into Maoist poverty”. Anyone born during Mao's 25 year administration was born into an unprecedentedly rapid rise in prosperity, literacy and longevity. In fact, China's takeoff under Mao was the fastest every recorded: at a steady 65% decadal growth, it was much faster than Germany, UK, US).
Though her description of her youth may sound like poverty to you, did she describe it that way, as 'poverty,' or say she was 'poor' growing up?
Thank you! Yes what she recalls is certainly a comparative lack. The emphasis lies on the world changing very fast around her. Many Chinese, esp. those migrating between different regions, have felt the same.