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Buy Me the Sky : The remarkable truth of China's one-child generations

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China's one-child generation: Unique upbringing, struggles.

"Buy Me the Sky" could be a good read for those who are curious about China's one-child policy and its impact on the young generation. Xinran tells the stories of different individuals born after 1979, who have grown up with both extremely high expectations as well as a sense of entitlement. Through their stories, the book sheds light on the challenges and struggles the one-child generation faces, including isolation, confusion, and pressure to succeed. The book also provides insights into the changing social and economic landscape of China, making it a compelling and enlightening read for anyone interested in contemporary China.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Buy Me the Sky : The remarkable truth of China's one-child generations

by Xinran
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ISBN: 9781846044724
Authors: Xinran
Publisher: Rider & Co
Date of Publication: 2015-05-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, History, Politics
Related Topics: History, Politics, Asia, Politics, Sociology, History
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 691 readers)

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With journalistic acumen and a novelist's flair, Xinran tells the remarkable stories of men and women born in China after 1979 - the recent generations raised under China's single-child policy. At a time when the country continues to transform at the speed of light, these generations of precious 'one and onlies' are burdened with expectation, yet have often been brought up without any sense of responsibility. Within their families, they are revered as 'little emperors' and 'suns', although such cosseting can come at a high price: isolation, confusion and an inability to deal with life's challenges.From the business man's son unable to pack his own suitcase, to the PhD student who pulled herself out of extreme rural poverty, Xinran shows how these generations embody the hopes and fears of a great nation at a time of unprecedented change. It is a time of fragmentation, heart-breaking and inspiring in equal measure, in which capitalism vies with communism, the city with the countryside and Western opportunity with Eastern tradition. Through the fascinating stories of these only children, we catch a startling glimpse of the emerging face of China.
 

China's one-child generation: Unique upbringing, struggles.

"Buy Me the Sky" could be a good read for those who are curious about China's one-child policy and its impact on the young generation. Xinran tells the stories of different individuals born after 1979, who have grown up with both extremely high expectations as well as a sense of entitlement. Through their stories, the book sheds light on the challenges and struggles the one-child generation faces, including isolation, confusion, and pressure to succeed. The book also provides insights into the changing social and economic landscape of China, making it a compelling and enlightening read for anyone interested in contemporary China.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.