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Jung Chang

03/09/2014

BBC Radio Scotland - Stark Talk, Jung Chang

Edi Stark talks to Chinese-born British writer Jung Chang, author of Wild Swans.

Edi Stark is in fascinating conversation with Wild Swans author and historian Jung Chang about her remarkable life growing up under the rule of Chairman Mao. She talks about the premature death of her beloved grandmother, the concubine of a warlord and the tragic demise of her father who was denounced as a traitor despite dedicating his life to the Communist Party. Jung Chang also reveals her regret at changing her name and tells of her joyful marriage with fellow historian Jon Halliday.

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