Nien Cheng
Born: 01-01-1915
Nien Cheng was a Chinese author known for her memoir "Life and Death in Shanghai," which chronicled her harrowing experiences during China's Cultural Revolution. Born in 1915 in Beijing, she was an educated woman who worked for Shell in Shanghai. Cheng's resilience and intellect helped her survive six years of imprisonment. After her release, she moved to the United States, where she became an influential voice on human rights.
Book summaries for books written by Nien Cheng
Quotes
I had to choose between two equally difficult alternatives.
It was a time when fear and terror were the dominant emotions.
I could not afford to be afraid, for fear would paralyze me.
I had to keep telling myself that I could not afford to lose hope.
The strength of the human spirit could not be underestimated.
Silence was my only weapon.
I was determined to survive against all odds.
Every setback was a challenge to be overcome.
Injustice and oppression will never prevail in the end.
The power of truth is undeniable.
I refused to let hatred consume me.
My love for freedom and justice sustained me through the darkest times.