{"product_id":"life-and-death-in-shanghai-1","title":"life and death in shanghai","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eBook Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17z5tmf\" data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eLife and Death in Shanghai\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xypy0x\" data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"85\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grafton Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e0hm5o\" data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nien Cheng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"prugoi\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g8oqvf\" data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0586071156\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n6w2bu\" data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"192\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 668\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1srb5u6\" data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ap3nmw\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Used - Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eLife and Death in Shanghai\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eNien Cheng\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful and unforgettable memoir that chronicles one woman's extraordinary struggle for survival during China's \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCultural Revolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Widely regarded as one of the most important personal accounts of this turbulent period, the book offers a firsthand perspective on political persecution, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eNien Cheng, a successful business executive living in Shanghai, was imprisoned and subjected to years of isolation, interrogation, and hardship after being accused of political disloyalty. Refusing to abandon her principles despite immense pressure, she endured imprisonment with remarkable courage and determination. Through her detailed recollections, readers gain insight into the social upheaval, fear, and human suffering that marked one of the most dramatic chapters in modern Chinese history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eBeyond its historical significance, the memoir is a deeply personal story of loss, endurance, and moral strength. Cheng's eloquent narrative reveals not only the political realities of the era but also the emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals caught in the turmoil of revolutionary change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003ePublished by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eGrafton Books\u003c\/strong\u003e, this paperback edition is essential reading for those interested in memoirs, Chinese history, political studies, human rights, and inspiring stories of courage under adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grafton Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66885987238192,"sku":"BestBookCentre__P13839","price":495.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-06-01T172813.190.png?v=1780315121","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/life-and-death-in-shanghai-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}