Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah (1999, Paperback, Reprint)

I LIKED THE BOOK AND REALLY FELT FOR ALL THE CHILDREN IN THIS FAMILY, EVEN THE SPOILED ONES BUT ESPECIALLY FOR THE AUTHOR. IF YOU LIKE DRAMA THEN THIS BOOK IS GOOD.

I strongly recommend this book to everyone, because it's a great book about a great author, who endured hardship coming from her own family. I guarantee that it'll provide insight for many of us because it teaches us to become strong and to never give up.

Falling leaves is the touching and tragic story of Adeline Yen Mah's life.
Each page will leave you thirsty to read more. So indulge yourself and read this wonderful tale of a real rags to riches story.

My sister gave me book "Cinderella Story" and was really great and even better as a true story. When I found out that end of this story I can follow in "Falling Leaves" I got that book really quick and now my friend is reading it and now matter that she's 30 years older because she love it to :)

I enjoyed reading this nonfiction book. In retelling of childhood in China, one learns about everyday Chinese life. The author's prose motivates one to continue reading. The second half of the book could have provided more details. She remarries and has another child. How did the author raise her children? Does she feel fulfilled in her nuclear family now? One can only assume as no details are given. The author states often that her need for family is not about the money involved. Yet, money is the focus of the adult portrayed in the book. I thought the photos and Chinese sayings added to the text but feel an epilogue would be of benefit.

Rather than the typical outsiders stance on Chinese life, this is a Mrs. Mah's account of what happened in her own life. If you're interested in Chinese culture that isn't force fed by Chinese government or American government, this is a good book to begin with.

This book is definately worth picking up. I was hooked from beginning to end, but I must say this book is a tear jerker. The horrible things the author goes through will make you want to change the world. I really think it's worth anyone's time and should not be taken lightly. It is, after all, the modern history of China from a different perspective.

I really liked this book because it was non-fiction but kept you inturested like a good fiction novel. I decided to buy it because I had heard somewhere that (a review) it was a good book and exceptional read. They were right! The book also made me cry at times because no one should have to go through Adeline went through.

i loved this book i could read it a 100 times and never get tired of it ,this is a compelling story of a little girl in china whos mother died giving birth to her paving way for a life of being mistreated by all even her siblings.only to grow up and lead a very succesful life.