A Thousand Pieces of Gold: Growing Up Through China's Proverbs

In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, rich historical insights, and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather, Yen Mah shares the wealth of Chinese civilization with Western readers. Exploring the history behind the proverbs, she delves into the lives of the first and second emperors and the two rebel warriors who changed the course of Chinese life, adding stories from her own life to beautifully illustrate their relevance and influence today.

Author: Adeline Yen Mah
Publisher: HarperOne
Published: 09/16/2003
Pages: 251
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.60w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780060006419

About the Author
Yen Mah, Adeline: - Adeline Yen Mah is a physician and the author of Watching the Tree, Chinese Cinderella, and the international bestseller Falling Leaves. Dr. Mah is married and has two children. She divides her time between Huntington Beach, California and London, England.