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Revolution is not a dinner party is a work of historical fiction written by ying chang compestine and published in 2007. Revolution is not a dinner party audiobook by ying chang compestine. The changs life changes when a political officer named comrade li moves into part of their apartment. Meettheauthor recording of revolution is not a dinner party. Ying chang compestine audio books, best sellers, author bio. The impact of chinas cultural revolution on the lives of a chinese family unfolds through the eyes ling, who is nine as this story begins. Revolution is not a dinner party book by ying chang compestine.
Revolution is not a dinner party book by ying chang. I had a hard time putting the book down and i have actually learned way more about the chinese cultural revolution from reading the book than i have from my history class. The story begins in the summer of 1972, from the perspective of nineyearold ling chang, a witty, bold and nontraditional chinese girl, much to her mothers dismay. Revolution is not a dinner party the summer of 1972, before i turned nine, danger began knocking on doors all over china. Trailer of the book revolution is not a dinner party by ying chang compestine. But when comrade li, one of maos political officers, moves into a room in their apartment, ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. Revolution is not a dinner party by ying chang compestine. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad.
She is the author of the young adult story collection a banquet for hungry ghosts, as well as several picture books for children and cookbooks for adults. Author of revolution is not a dinner party, revolution is not a dinner party, the real story of stone soup, boy dumplings, the story of chopsticks, the story of kites, the story of paper, a banquet for hungry ghosts. Download or stream revolution is not a dinner party by ying chang compestine. See all books authored by ying chang compestine, including revolution is not a dinner party, and the runaway rice cake, and more on. Revolution is not a dinner party audiobook by ying chang compestine stay safe and healthy. Several of her works are currently being optioned for movie adaptations, television series, and video games. Ying chang compestine revisits the cultural revolution sfgate.
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Revolution is not a dinner party is a novel published in 2007 by ying chang compestine about a young chinese girl and her family during the cultural revolution in china. Revolution is not a dinner party, the title of ying chang compestines first novel, is nothing short of brilliant irony. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read revolution is not a dinner party. Her highly acclaimed novel about her life growing up in china during the chinese cultural revolution, revolution is not a dinner party, has received over 33 national awards. Revolutions occur when troubling problems long submerged in. Revolution is not a dinner party won many awards, including the california book award for young adult fiction, made the 2007 publishers weekly best childrens fiction list, and was named one of the american library associations best books for young adults in 2008, and was nominated for the california young readers medal in 2012. Download revolution is not a dinner party audiobook by. Her keen interest in cuisine has led her to weave food into all of her writing including cookbooks, novels, and picture books for young readers. Ying chang compestine born march 8, 1963 is a chinese american author, speaker, television host and chef.
Nineyearold ling is very comfortable with her life. She is the author of cookbooks for adults and childrens books that introduce chinese culture and food, including the real story of. American library association best books for young adults, yalsa best book for young adults, california childrens media award, silver, ncte notable childrens books in the language arts, books. Revolution is not a dinner party by compestine, ying chang. Ying chang compestines title of her first novel is nothing short of brilliant irony.
Henry holt and company, new york, 2007, 249 pages, grades 57. The novel is about a young girl from an upperclass family facing persecution and other challenges brought upon the upper class living in communist china. She is the author of cookbooks for adults and of childrens books that introduce chinese culture and food, including. Revolution is not a dinner party ying chang compestine on.
In the beginning of the book, the author exposes the audience to the blissful life of an upper class family in china. Her novel revolution is not a dinner party, based on her life growing up during the chinese cultural revolution, has won numerous awards globally and has been selected as required reading in schools around the world. Ling chang lives with her parents, who are both doctors, and they are considered part of the upper class. The spokesperson for nestle maggi taste of asia products and a national authority on chinese cuisine and culture, she is the author of three cookbooks for adults, eight picture books for children, and one young adult novel. Sep 29, 2009 revolution is not a dinner party by ying chang compestine, 9780312581497, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The impact of chinas cultural revolution on the lives of a chinese family. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another. Revolution is not a dinner party is a classic comingofage story with a historical twist. The title is taken from mao zedongs 1927 essay report on an investigation of the peasant movement in hunan which was widely studied after 1949. The book opens with this stellar first line, giving the reader a sense of. Revolution is not a dinner party audiobook by ying chang.
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Jpg ying chang compestine is a chinese cuisine expert who is also a accomplished writer having published over a dozen books including her latest, a. Ying chang compestine grew up in china and now lives in california with her husband and son. The novel is about a young girl from an upperclass family facing persecution and other challenges brought upon the upper class living in communist china the title is taken from mao zedongs 1927 essay. Revolution is not a dinner party penguin random house. The story is set at the end of the cultural revolution in wuhan, china. Sep 29, 2009 oh, there are books out there, but so many of them are written by american or european authors about asian cultures. Revolution is not a dinner party, by ying chang compestine. The summer of 1972, before i turned nine, danger began knocking on. Ive known ying compestine for a few years now, all because of her early book, revolution is not a dinner party. Drawing from her childhood experience, ying chang compestine brings hope and humor to this compelling story for all ages about a girl fighting to survive during the cultural revolution in china. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of revolution is not a dinner party by ying chang compestine. Read revolution is not a dinner party by ying chang compestine for free with a 30 day free trial.