Deng Xiaoping and the making of modern China cover

Deng Xiaoping and the making of modern China

by Evans, Richard

Evans examines 20th century Chinese history, especially the rise of Communism and the Cultural Revolution, using the career of Deng Xiaoping as the focus.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?