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One in a Billion
One Man's Remarkable Odyssey through Modern-Day China
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2020
Summary
This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens. An Wei—a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions—has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding poverty, hunger, reeducation campaigns, and attacks from jealous peers, An Wei continues to inspire with his daring achievements, such as launching a democratic congress in his own village. His compelling life provides a vivid backdrop for understanding the development of modern China from the unique perspective of an outspoken citizen. Through his audacious determination and survival skills forged in rural poverty, An Wei’s unstoppable drive to improve himself and rural China will captivate and enthrall readers. Her website can be found at https://nancypine.info/
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Edition
1/2020
Copyright Year
2020
ISBN-Print
978-1-5381-4340-7
ISBN-Online
978-1-5381-4341-4
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
294
Product Type
Monograph
Table of contents
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Contents No access
Acknowledgments No access
Author’s Note No access
Prologue No access
1. Beginnings No access Pages 1 - 20
2. A System Unraveling No access Pages 21 - 34
3. Moving On No access Pages 35 - 52
4. Into the Maelstrom No access Pages 53 - 70
5. Clinging to Shattered Dreams No access Pages 71 - 84
6. Unshackled No access Pages 85 - 102
7. Building a Future No access Pages 103 - 122
8. American Connections No access Pages 123 - 138
9. Setting the Record Straight No access Pages 139 - 158
10. Gathering Storm Clouds No access Pages 159 - 176
11. Working in Limbo No access Pages 177 - 194
12. Stately Maples No access Pages 195 - 202
13. Against Rural Habits No access Pages 203 - 224
14. Democracy and a New School in An Shang No access Pages 225 - 244
15. Pigsties, a Website, and Dedicated Desks No access Pages 245 - 264
16. Let’s Teach Them Together No access Pages 265 - 272
