This book is the life story and family history of Adeline Yen Mah. Adeline was born in China at a time of great change and truoble . At the same time, she suffered terrible unkindness from the members of ther own family. Falling Leaves is story of pain and fear, but also of hope as Adeline fights for her independence.

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Introduction
Chapter 1 Changing Iron into Gold
Chapter 2 Becoming Like Each Other's Shadows
Chapter 3 Disappearing Like a Spring Dream
Chapter 4 Climbing a Tree to Look for Fish
Chapter 5 Obeying and Disobeying
Chapter 6 Offering the Same Treatment to All?
Chapter 7 Dreaming of Magic Lands
Chapter 8 Planning a Brighter Future
Chapter 9 Doing the Impossible
Chapter 10 Fighting Life's Difficulties Alone
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- Level 4 Intermediate (1700 words)
- Contemporary
- British English