To the Edge of the Sky: A Story of Love, Betrayal, Suffering and the Strength of Human Courage - Tapa blanda

“A remarkable human story, written from the heart.”
Jung Chang, author of Wild Swans.

“She tells the by-now-familiar tale afresh, with a candid humility and patient lovingness that regularly snatched at this reader’s heart.” 
The Independent

“Painful to read but difficult to put down, the book explains China's recent history through fascinating and harrowing personal accounts.” 
Publishers Weekly

“An authentic survivor’s story, more disturbing and awe-inspiring than any TV reality show.”
Kirkus Reviews

“The book is an excellent account of life during and before the reign of Mao Tse-Tung. Her story of the brutality, inhumane treatment, poverty, and countless and unnecessary death by a ruling monster is shocking and horrifying, while her accounts of the strength of the Chinese people and the hunger, hardships, and horrible life they live, but somehow survive is daunting. To the Edge of the Sky is a beautiful book and should be read by everyone interested in Chinese history and culture.”
Jill Dobbe - Reviewer

“A well written, vivid account.”
Brigitt Amthor - Educator

“This is an exhilarating read. It’s emotive, it’s beautiful and it’s shocking, but Anhua’s serenity and strength shine through. A must read.”
Tracy Shephard - reviewer

“A real eye-opener on what life was like in China.”
Jacqui Sinclair - Reviewer

“There are highs and lows, tears and laughter in this beautifully descriptive book. To find out what really happened in China in the 20th Century and how it affected Anhua is incredible. A really touching read.”
Echoes in an Empty Room

“A fascinating and moving memoir of life in twentieth-century China. Anhua Gao brings one family’s experiences to life with her vivid descriptions of personal and historical events. Thoroughly recommended reading.”
Nicky Harman, literary translator.

“Thanks to the author for revealing one of the darkest periods in Chinese history with her personal experience and elaborate writing. As an old man who has gone through the notorious Cultural Revolution, her story is by no means unfamiliar to me. I strongly recommend this book to the younger generations. Anhua’s touching story will keep warning us the tragic consequences of tyrannical rule, and constantly remind us that we should do our utmost to prevent our children from suffering what young Anhua had suffered.”
Gao Chao, professor of Nanjing University, China