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S. demand. Before leaving China, Chang began to seriously question Mao and his methods, and after she left, she realized just how repressive the government was, and that she would not return to China to live. Today, long after Mao's death, China has made it into the 21st century, but it is still a repressive and controlling dictatorship, essentially, and this book helps put the country and its leadership in perspective. The Chinese are proud people, and they seem to accept power and control as a way of life. It would not be hard to imagine another revolution in the country, as western ideas and attitudes make their way into this emerging giant. It would be interesting to see what this author has to say about that, in the future.

In conclusion, Chang's book is a close look into 20th century history and development...

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It shows how the country has grown and changed, and how it still has a long way to go to become a truly modern, industrialized nation. True, China now welcomes industry and a fair amount of capitalism. However, the leaders are still repressive, controlling, and demanding, and the people still live in fear of retribution and repression. China has come a long way according to Chang's account, but it still has a long way to go to become a truly modern power in the world today.
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Chang, Jung. 2003. Wild Swans: Three Daughter of China. New York: Doubleday.

Jung Chang. 2003. Wild Swans: Three Daughter of China. New York: Doubleday, 16.

Ibid, 19.

Ibid, 34.

Ibid, 219.

Ibid, 19.

Ibid, 365.

Ibid, 454.

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Chang, Jung. 2003. Wild Swans: Three Daughter of China. New York: Doubleday.

Jung Chang. 2003. Wild Swans: Three Daughter of China. New York: Doubleday, 16.

Ibid, 19.

Ibid, 34.
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