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Overview[Chen's] story is a reminder that the desire for basic human rights . . . arises from the deep well of the human spirit. --The New York Times Book ReviewIt was like a scene out of a thriller: One night in April 2012, China's most famous political activist--a blind, self-taught lawyer--climbed over the wall of his heavily guarded home and escaped. After he turned up at the American embassy in Beijing, high-level negotiations finally led to his release and a new life in the United States. Chen Guangcheng is a unique figure on the world stage, but his story is even more remarkable than we knew. The son of a poor farmer in rural China, he was determined to educate himself and fight for the rights of his country's poor, despite his disability. Repeatedly harassed, beaten, and imprisoned by Chinese authorities, in the end Chen made the most dangerous choice of all: freedom. Both a riveting memoir and a revealing portrait of modern China, The Barefoot Lawyer tells the story of a man who has never accepted limits and always believed in the power of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chen GuangchengPublisher: MacMillan Audio Imprint: MacMillan Audio Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 18.50cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9781427264732ISBN 10: 1427264732 Publication Date: 10 March 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Pre-recorded MP3 player Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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