Red Azalea by Anchee Min is a memoir detailing the author's experiences during China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). The book traces Min's journey from a devoted follower of Mao's revolutionary ideals to a young woman confronting the devastating effects of propaganda and political oppression. Through her participation in the Little Red Guard and subsequent assignment to work as a peasant, Min describes the harsh realities of life under the regime. The memoir also highlights her complicated relationships with fellow revolutionaries and her eventual involvement in the film industry as Mao's wife, Jiang Qing, uses cinema for propaganda. Ultimately, Min's story is one of personal awakening, resistance, and survival in a world shaped by extreme ideological control.
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