‘Scattered with inspiring life-stories of courageous women who have faced down appalling discrimination.’
The Guardian
‘A chilling account of the pressures on Chinese strivers.'
The New York Times
‘Makes a powerful - and provocative - argument.’
LA Review of Books
‘Cast aside what you think you know about the “empowered” women of China today. For any curious observer of China or women’s issues, this is one to read.’
Kristie Lu Stout, anchor/correspondent, CNN International
‘An engagingly written, thought-provoking work on a crucially important but often overlooked subject. Essential reading.’
Jeffrey Wasserstrom, author of China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know
