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Nien Cheng
Nien Cheng was a Chinese American author known for her memoir Life and Death in Shanghai, which recounts her experiences during the Cultural Revolution. She endured six and a half years in prison, refusing to confess under brutal interrogation, and documented her resilience amid political persecution. Cheng later moved to the United States and spoke widely on her experiences.
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Biographies & Memoirs
Biographies & Memoirs
Nien Cheng was a Chinese American author known for her memoir Life and Death in Shanghai, which recounts her experiences during the Cultural Revolution. She endured six and a half years in prison, refusing to confess under brutal interrogation, and documented her resilience amid political persecution. Cheng later moved to the United States and spoke widely on her experiences.
4 Q&A
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1 book
Biographies & Memoirs
Biographies & Memoirs
In Memoriam
Nien Cheng has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by Nien Cheng
Life and Death in Shanghai
Nien Cheng
1986
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