Falling Leaves

Wow! I have been very very busy!  Of course with my school work as well as my dancing practice!  At the same time, I still keep reading books as this is my favourite hobby!

I just finished reading a book called "Falling Leaves" written by Adeline Yen Mah last month.  I must read the whole book as I broke a piece of wood last time during the day camp and on which was written this as my goal: I have to finish reading "Falling Leaves" by October this year.  So, I succeeded!  Haha! 

I first read another book which is more famous than this one called "Chinese Cinderella".  "Falling Leaves" is a sequel to this book.  It is just like an autobiography of Adeline.  She was born into a rich family in the mainland China.  Right after she was born, her mother died and that's why she was labelled as an unlucky girl.  She went through different ages through the history like the WWII and Cultural Revolution. 

Though she was treated badly by her step-mother, brothers and sisters, she persevered until the end. She pursued her studies in the UK and became a doctor.  Later, she even went to America.  I was really touched by her life as she was such a tough person.  She never gave up on anything.  Even she failed in her first marriage and gave birth to a son, she could still found her true love, Bob, till the end of her story. 

I cried when I read until the last part of the story.  Though she could get nothing from her step-mother's will, she found that her father's original intention was to include her as a part of his family.  Her father recognised her and was proud of her.  I was really touched.  Also, from her story, I found that Aunt Baba was a person of integrity and Adeline would surely remember the time when she looked after her.  We should treasure all the things done by our family members like our parents, siblings and our loved ones!! 

I think Adeline is a real good author as her style of writing is so fine and elegant.  I will surely recommend this book to my friends and students!!