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My Century (Revised Edition) Author: Dong Zhujun Publisher: Life·Reading·New Knowledge Sanlian Bookstore
My Century (Revised Edition) Author: Dong Zhujun Publisher: Life·Reading·New Knowledge Sanlian Bookstore
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Introduction · · · · · ·
This is a century-old legend of a centenarian: the daughter of a rickshaw driver, forced to become a singing girl in a brothel, met a revolutionary and escaped from the fire pit, becoming the wife of a warlord. Unable to endure the feudal family and patriarchal rule, she broke out of the cage again, overcame hardships and dangers, and founded the Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel. Her stormy life was well deserved: a sword is sharpened by grinding, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold.
About the Author · · · · · ·
Dong Zhujun (1900-1997): Born in Shanghai, Dong Zhujun was born in a poor family. She began to sing for a living. Later, she married the revolutionary Xia Zhishi and became the wife of the governor. After divorcing Xia Zhishi, she founded Jinjiang Sichuan Restaurant and Jinjiang Tea House in Shanghai. In 1951, she handed over the two "Jinjiang" restaurants to the Party and the State, and expanded them into Jinjiang Hotel. She was a fellow traveler of the Chinese revolution and was re-elected as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference for seven consecutive terms. She can be regarded as a pioneer of the women's rights movement.
