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Dear Dr. Mah, I won’t see your response because I’m not giving you a real email address. I have my own personal reasons. I just read your book Falling Leaves. I just wanted to say thank you so much for writing this book; your autobiography. I truly appreciate your book and your gift from our Lord. I’m an American white women and despite our differences of birth, ‘rank’, privileges’, etc – we as women have suffered the same terrible childhood abuses. Mine was from my own blood mother and father. I forgive them. I have learned, that living a peaceful and loving life “……throw’s burning coals upon them….” Thank you for bringing child abuse to the forefront.
Thank you and God bless you,
Shelley
dear Dr.Mah my name is Ellen and im 12 years old and love to read especially your book Chinese Cinderella I read your story Chinese Cinderella and loved it!!! it was so good i couldn’t put it down.i don’t really know what to say im shocked im talking to you the author of Chinese Cinderella( or emailing you or whatever you call it). i also don’t know what to say and im nervous like im talking to you in person………………………………………. Did your family ever apologize for treating you meanly and how are your siblings doing. well nice talking with you. could you please try to respond back i know your busy though well goodbye
your # 1 fan,
Ellen
p.s i also had to do a book review on Chinese Cinderella and a mosaic but i chose to talk to you for fun. well i know you have to goo wait don’t forget to respond back if you can – Ellen
also did you tell your children the story of your childhood and if so how did they react and are you still connected to WuChunmei and people from boarding school welll thats all ellenn
Yes. I am still in touch with many people from my childhood. Unfortunately, Not Wu chun Mei.
Adeline
Dear Adeline Yen Mah,
, they always seem like they don’t care. I am the youngest of three children and feel like my older siblings are always the subjects of my parents attention. I know many kids may think this though but it truly is hard with what I am going through right now.
My name is Anna and I am a Sophmore in highschool. I just finished Chinese Cinderella after reading it for two days. I was so moved by your story and thought I could relate to you during many parts of the book. I am currently suffering from depression and books are my way out. Just like you did, I use them as an escape to other worlds. I become the characters and lead an entirely different life. Al though my family is not cruel to me like yours was, which i am thoroughly sorry about
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anywho, I just want to thank you for writing your story. I, like you, have always loved school. It is where I truly excel. I always hope I will finally be accpted if I keep working hard. Although I am constantly called a nerd and made fun of for reading, I keep at it in hopes of a brighter future. Once again, I thank you. I am also sorry for your harsh childhood, but I am sure you have turned out to be an incredible woman. It is people like you who inspire young adults, and anyone else for that matter, to keep hope and keep trying. Thank you!
I understand how you feel. May you find liberation through your books.
Adeline
HI aDELINE,
aRE YOU STILL FRIENDS WITH WU-CHUN MEI
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Adeline,
I am in 7th grade and read Chinese Cinderella for school. I was torn apart a number of times while reading about how mistreated you were. I felt so close to the little girl without a mother while reading. I almost cried at the part when PLT died, and repeatedly thought of what I would do if I were in your situation. What you went through seems so unbearable and I kept wanting to go save this little girl I was reading about. I am in awe of how you were able to go through all that and still be successful. I hope you can continue to pass on your story of love, hope, persistence, and endurance even if you do not continue to write (which I hope you do).
I am also very interested in creative writing and would like to let you know that your story has inspired me. I particularly liked your Ye Ye and Aunt Baba and felt close to them as well as you while reading. Chinese Cinderella was very good and played with my emotions, incurring rage, tears, joy and wonder throughout the story. Thank you for giving this message of hope to the world.
Best Wishes,
Elizabeth
Dear Adeline,
Your books have inspired me to pursue a career of writing in the distant future, and I have a school project I am doing on writing. Do you mind answering a few questions for me for one of the required sections of the project?
What were your favourite subjects at school?
What career did you think about when you were young?
What did you learn at school that helped you the most?
What skills did you learn in secondary school that you use in your work now?
What is your favourite thing about the work you do now?
What do you like least about the work you do now?
What do you find most challenging when writing?
What influences your writing?
Why did you choose this career?
Are you happy with this career?
Thanks in advance!
-Angela
Dear Adeline,your story has really touched me.Even though i am only a 10 year old,i know how you feel as being an unwanted child is very sad.i have a wonderful family but my parents show more attention to my younger sister.My parents say i have a very bright future as i am now in the best class.i believe them because as long as i believe and work hard,i would be able to be a sucsessful women like you
I just finished reading “Falling Leaves” and was overwhelmed by the power of your story. I look forward to reading more of your work and more about the history of China. Thank you for sharing your history.
Dear Dr.Mah,
I’m a 10 year old girl.I just read ” Chinese Cinderella” in 2 and a half days.Between those days realized how bad you were treated, whipped by your own father and smacked hard enough by your stepmother to get a bloody nose, sent to an orphanage almost twice. and bitten by Jackie, the same dog who killed one of your two friends (Aunt Baba and PLT)Also during those 2 days i cried at least 4 times reading it, and explaining it to my mother.If I was your stepmother I would give mercy on because you were so little and didn’t know any better.I hope to be reading “Falling Leaves” soon.Tank you for sharing your life with me.Please write back
Hi
Your life must have been so hard
Is Niang her real name?
Whats your favorite country in Asia?
Dear Dr. Mah,
I’m reading your book Watching the Tree. I found your book to be illuminating-you have explained such a complex culture in so succinct a manner- thank you so much for sharing your story.
Yours sincerely,
Neelima
dear Adeline
i am 10 years old and i read you book chinese cinderella when i was 9 years old and I’m reading it again
i cannot understand how you went through this so well I’m so inspired how you went through PLT’s death, your step mother bashing up you youngest step sister, and you drinking urine from your brothers.
thank you so much from sharing your story
georgia.