Title: A Window on History
Product review: My First Revolution by Win Knowlton is a jewel of a book. It's the author's story of his year in China, after graduation from boarding school in 1948 - the year of the Communist revolution. It is an exuberant tale of youthful experience told with the wisdom that only comes with age. Mr. Knowlton's word pictures of this complicated country during one of the most important political episodes of the 20th century makes this book essential reading for anyone interested in the region.For those who do read My First Revolution, there is a special dividend, namely Mr. Knowlton's quiet insights into his own life with many poignant observations that punctuate his story, but never distract the reader from the main event.
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