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After a slow start, this majestic saga (Fu's debut) follows one family through 70 turbulent years (1938–2005) of Chinese history. In 1938, as the Japanese army closes in on China, meek widow Meilin becomes a formidable force when she must scrabble to simply feed her four-year-old son, Renshu. Soon the invasion forces them to flee their home, but Meilin's engaging perso...Log In or Sign Up to Read More