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Revealing intimate truths of a ruthless leader.

This memoir by Mao's personal doctor offers an unparalleled look behind the curtain of power, showing sides of the Chinese leader that were never meant for the public eye. If you're drawn to understanding complex historical figures or have an interest in the intricacies of political power plays, Dr. Li's close observations make for compelling, if not at times unsettling, reading. You'll gain insights into the human flaws and paradoxes of a man who shaped an era, making this book an essential piece for anyone fascinated by the shaping forces of modern China.

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Private Life of Chairman Mao: The Memoirs of Mao's Personal Physician

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ISBN: 9780099648819
Authors: Li Zhisui
Publisher: Arrow
Date of Publication: 1996-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 4.15
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For 22 years, Dr. Zhisui Li was Mao Tse-tung's personal physician, confidant, and companion. He saw Mao and his country through the years of "the Great Leap Forward" and the Cultural Revolution. In this book, Li reveals details of Mao's relations with Krushchev and other Soviet leaders, and the growing paranoia that led Mao to turn against the Chinese Communist Party's ruling clique. The book also includes details of Mao's private life - his sexual appetite, the luxury and corruption of his imperial court, how he dominated his circle of intimates, his gradual physical disintegration, and the political effects of his aims, fears, and idiosyncrasies.
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Revealing intimate truths of a ruthless leader.

This memoir by Mao's personal doctor offers an unparalleled look behind the curtain of power, showing sides of the Chinese leader that were never meant for the public eye. If you're drawn to understanding complex historical figures or have an interest in the intricacies of political power plays, Dr. Li's close observations make for compelling, if not at times unsettling, reading. You'll gain insights into the human flaws and paradoxes of a man who shaped an era, making this book an essential piece for anyone fascinated by the shaping forces of modern 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.