A Woman Soldier's Own Story: The Autobiography of Xie Bingying Tots_Gift_Guide saucy—as good noodles should be—or

saucy—as good noodles should be—or dipped into an umami-rich broth

falling foul of picnicking humans

from the author of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness and Mother Mary Comes to Me

Detailed maps and full-color

in addition to incisive social commentary

A Woman Soldier's Own Story: The Autobiography of Xie Bingying Tots_Gift_Guide saucy—as good noodles should be—orFor the first time, a complete version of the autobiography of Xie Bingying (1906 2000) provides a fascinating portrayal of a woman fighting to free herself from the constraints of ancient Chinese tradition amid the dramatic changes that shook China during the 1920s, '30s, and '40s. Xie's attempts to become educated, her struggles to escape from an arranged marriage, and her success in tricking her way into military school reveal her persevering and