Xia De-hong, a central figure in her daughter Jung Chang's acclaimed memoir "Wild Swans," which depicts the harrowing experiences of their family under Mao's regime, passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and unwavering loyalty amid immense suffering and persecution. #Memoir #HistoricalNarrative #WomenInHistory #CN
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Xia De-hong, 94, Dies; Persecuted in China, She Starred in Daughter's Memoir
"Wild Swans," a best-selling 1991 memoir, told the story of a stoic mother holding her family together amid torture and imprisonment under Mao's regime.