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The Private Life of Chairman Mao

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Random House Digital, Inc., Jun 22, 2011 - Biography & Autobiography - 736 pages
From 1954 until Mao Zedong's death 22 years later. Dr. Li Zhisui was the Chinese ruler's personal physician. For most of these years, Mao was in excellent health; thus he and the doctor had time to discuss political and personal matters. Dr. Li recorded many of these conversations in his diaries, as well as in his memory. In this book, Dr. Li vividly reconstructs his extraordinary time with Chairman Mao. 

NOTE: This edition does not include a photo insert.
 
  

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User Review  - Olga - Goodreads

The account pictures rather a physician's life in Mao's inner circle than a detailed explanation of what was going on in the Chairman's mind. It's more about a one man's survival than about politics ... Read full review

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User Review  - John Marolakos - Goodreads

A fascinating read! I was completely transported and gripped by this pitiable mans struggle to survive the treacheries and political horrors of Mao's Imperial court. He paints an intimate and vivid ... Read full review

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NOTESBY ANNE F THURSTON
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