"An examination of the generational bonds and divisions of the Kan family and the panoramic effects of China's changing societal norms and fast-growing economy, where some succeed and others are destined to fail."--
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
The second born -- A daughter's promise -- A home of our own -- We, the migrants in town -- The young patriot -- The gods vs. the ghosts -- A girl with big feet -- Chunting gets a boyfriend -- Red silk shoes and a white dress -- Children of Tiananmen -- A cocktail bar in Beijing -- A train of dreams -- Foreign territory -- "A leftover woman" -- Ten hours for eighty yuan -- Forever red -- A people without roots -- Coming home.