Last Boat Out of Shanghai: An Extraordinary True Story of Love, Loss, and a Desperate Escape from War

In the waning days of World War II, as the Japanese tightened their grip on China, a group of young people made a daring escape from the besieged city of Shanghai. Led by a charismatic young woman named Eileen Chang, they boarded the last boat out of the city, embarking on a perilous journey that would take them across war-torn China and eventually to the United States.

Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution

by Helen Zia

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	28974 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	493 pages

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Helen Zia's "Last Boat Out of Shanghai" is the extraordinary true story of these young people and their desperate flight from war. Based on extensive research and interviews with survivors, Zia tells a gripping and unforgettable tale of courage, resilience, and the power of hope.

The young people who boarded the last boat out of Shanghai came from all walks of life. There was Eileen Chang, a brilliant writer and translator who would later become one of China's most celebrated authors. There was her lover, Hu Lancheng, a charismatic journalist and government official who was secretly working for the Japanese. There was also George Kates, an American businessman who had fallen in love with Eileen, and a group of young Chinese students and professionals who were desperate to escape the horrors of war.

As the boat made its way down the Yangtze River, the young people faced constant danger from Japanese warships and aircraft. They also had to deal with the challenges of overcrowding, disease, and dwindling supplies. But despite the hardships they faced, they never gave up hope.

After a harrowing journey that lasted for weeks, the boat finally reached the safety of Hong Kong. From there, the young people scattered to different parts of the world. Some went to the United States, while others went to Europe or Southeast Asia. But wherever they went, they carried with them the memories of their escape from Shanghai and the hope for a better future.

"Last Boat Out of Shanghai" is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and the power of hope. Helen Zia has written a gripping and unforgettable book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for "Last Boat Out of Shanghai"

"A gripping and unforgettable tale of courage, resilience, and the power of hope." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or the human spirit." - The Washington Post

"Helen Zia has written a masterpiece. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club

About the Author

Helen Zia is an award-winning journalist, author, and activist. She is the author of several books, including "Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People" and "My Country Versus Me: The First Amendment and the Fight Against Racial Discrimination." Zia is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University Law School. She lives in New York City.

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Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution

by Helen Zia

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	28974 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	493 pages

FREE