VesselEssential reading for anyone interested in contemporary life in China, and highly recommended for memoir enthusiasts in general. Library Journal (starred review) "Chongda paints a tantalizing portrait of a changing China in his dazzling English language debut. [Vessel] shines with the bright talent of an excellent storyteller." Publishers Weekly An unprecedented and heartfelt memoir that illuminates the lives of rural Chinese workers, offering a

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Babe is sold to the circus

If you put all those many acts of sacrifice together it creates a beautiful thing

Armed with her beloved illustrations

truth…and hope

the agency controlling the zombies

Her resolve is iron

Pinkalicious sneaks inside the machine to see what’s going on

With so many things to enjoy

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Made into a children's television special and a musical theater revue performed across the country each year