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My Long March From Mao to Now: A Riveting Journey Through Modern China

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My Long March From Mao to Now is an extraordinary memoir that chronicles the life of award-winning journalist and author Fox Butterfield from his childhood in Mao's China to his experiences as a foreign correspondent and his current role as a renowned scholar. This captivating narrative offers an intimate glimpse into China's tumultuous transformation over the past century.

Born in 1942 to American missionaries in China, Butterfield witnessed firsthand the rise of the Chinese Communist Party and the tumultuous events that followed. He vividly recalls the Cultural Revolution, during which his family was forced to flee the country. As a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, he returned to China in the 1970s and 1980s, reporting on the country's economic reforms and the Tiananmen Square protests.

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir, Butterfield reflects on his experiences and offers insights into the complex forces that have shaped modern China. He writes about the challenges and opportunities facing China today, and the lessons that can be learned from its past.

My Long March From Mao to Now is an essential reading for anyone interested in China's history, politics, and culture. It is a powerful and moving story of one man's journey through a tumultuous century, a journey that mirrors the transformation of China itself.

Praise for My Long March From Mao to Now

"Fox Butterfield's My Long March From Mao to Now is a deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir that offers a unique perspective on China's tumultuous history. Butterfield's insights are invaluable, and his story is both moving and inspiring." —Henry Kissinger

"Fox Butterfield has written a masterful memoir that is both a personal journey and a sweeping history of China over the past century. My Long March From Mao to Now is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand China today." —Ezra Vogel

"My Long March From Mao to Now is a gripping and unforgettable memoir. Butterfield's writing is clear, concise, and insightful, and his story is both deeply personal and historically significant. This is a book that will stay with me for a long time." —Evan Osnos

About the Author

Fox Butterfield is an award-winning journalist and author. He was a foreign correspondent for The New York Times for over two decades, and he is currently a professor of journalism at Boston University. Butterfield is the author of several books, including China: Alive in the Bitter Sea and The Chinese Revolution: From the Grassroots to Tiananmen.