Plot: A young Chinese girl named Pei grows up as a silk worker in the early 1900's. She spends her days laboring in the factory and what free time she has in the boarding house with the other silk girls. But China is changing, and the silk workers begin dream of freedom. Together the women fight for their rights and discover their own strength and power.
Comments: This is an amazing, powerful story of women struggling to make their way in a harsh world. I learned a lot about China and the silk industries from the point of view of the underpaid, overworked employees. The girls were all such different characters despite their outward uniformity and they grew into beautiful young women, each with a different story to tell. I loved Pei the best, a sweet, curious girl who flourishes into a strong individual despite her hardships - perhaps because of them.
The story is written with a clear picture of stark reality, including both the simple beauty of the earth and new experiences and the challenging, cruel aspects of life. I wished for a happy ending for each and every silk girl, but true to history and reality, there were often unhappy endings. This story inspires you to stand up for your beliefs and your rights, to gather the power of a group of commited people, and to recognize your own strength as an individual and your power of choice.
Rating: I rate this book a nine out of ten.
Comments: This is an amazing, powerful story of women struggling to make their way in a harsh world. I learned a lot about China and the silk industries from the point of view of the underpaid, overworked employees. The girls were all such different characters despite their outward uniformity and they grew into beautiful young women, each with a different story to tell. I loved Pei the best, a sweet, curious girl who flourishes into a strong individual despite her hardships - perhaps because of them.
The story is written with a clear picture of stark reality, including both the simple beauty of the earth and new experiences and the challenging, cruel aspects of life. I wished for a happy ending for each and every silk girl, but true to history and reality, there were often unhappy endings. This story inspires you to stand up for your beliefs and your rights, to gather the power of a group of commited people, and to recognize your own strength as an individual and your power of choice.
Rating: I rate this book a nine out of ten.
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