--- product_id: 1575255 title: "Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter" brand: "adeline yen mah" price: "$22.29" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1575255-chinese-cinderella-the-true-story-of-an-unwanted-daughter store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter **Brand:** adeline yen mah **Price:** $22.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter by adeline yen mah - **How much does it cost?** $22.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1575255-chinese-cinderella-the-true-story-of-an-unwanted-daughter) ## Best For - adeline yen mah enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adeline yen mah brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910iZB7GZjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Golden Gem *by R***J on March 30, 2010* Adeline Yen Mah's story is engulfing, it's engaging, and it's enlightening. Out of a sad, often cruel existence, Adeline moved me, dosing her existence with spots of humor... like the American Officer visiting her class. At the end of his talk, which he gave smoking nonstop, he asked if there were any questions. Her good friend Wu Chun-mei at last raised her hand and asked her 'onliest' innocent question, "But can you make smoke come out of your ears too?" - too tickled here.There was the part about the book, "A Little Princess," her friend, again Wu Chun-mei, loaned her. Very touching to read how Adeline tried to savor that book. Gosh, this part among many others moved me tears watching this child seeing inspiration, and doing what she could to hang on to it. I'm thinking here, "hang on Yen Jun-ling!" I certainly appreciated learning a little about Chinese characters, and the meaning behind names... and, too, the exchange between Ye-Ye and Adeline near the end when she announced her displeasure with reading Chinese... that exchange was absolutely priceless."Though life has to be lived forward, you can only understand it backward." - Outstanding Golden Gem! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring Teen Read *by G***D on August 22, 2018* A well written and beautifully written book. My son's school recommended it for a summer reading project. He likes the book a lot and I love it, too. We discussed how Adeline's "hidden" character and fortitude are inspirational. Her strength gave her the ability to continually hope. It is hard to read at times and I remember physically wincing. Parts of the author's memoir reminded me of a book I read, Under The Same Sky by Joseph Kim. Hope and desire for a life with love are strong, common threads. This book helped my early teen son understand the human need for love outside of his need, as well as how powerful the need for love is. I did not want to put this book down, so I read it rather quickly. My son also did not want to put it down. We both are inspired by Adeline's wisdom and survival skills. Her acceptance of her "position" pushed her hard toward high academic achievement, as a way to be loved and accepted by her dad. She is a hero for not quitting, for not accepting defeat no matter how bleak things were. Thankfully she had "everyday heroes" in her life. She chose their support and help--for that she was brave. It is honorable that she used her intelligence, talents, and painful childhood to motivate herself for a better life that led her into an occupation that serves others. Her writing talent is wonderful to experience. My son and I learned about the difference between the written Chinese language and the spoken ones. Her explanations and examples of how the written language is expressed in pictures made it much less intimidating to learn for me. She presented it in such a way that I easily learned words and phrases from her book. This memoir is also full of historical facts. The author takes readers on a journey to places and situations as though we were actually there.The book made me think and for that I am grateful. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A decent read with an immersive narrative. *by А***R on January 24, 2017* The book seemed to be very realistic and convey the feelings of the main character. Her struggle was a relatable one and I enjoyed that. The only problem was that the pacing near the end of the book was a bit slow, but the bittersweet ending more than enough made up for that. A good read. ## Frequently Bought Together - Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter - The Outsiders - Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1575255-chinese-cinderella-the-true-story-of-an-unwanted-daughter](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1575255-chinese-cinderella-the-true-story-of-an-unwanted-daughter) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*