Fan Shen. Gang of one; memoirs of a Red Guard.FAN SHEN. Gang of one; memoirs of a Red Guard. (American Lives Series.) Univ. of Nebraska Press. 279p. c2004. 0-8032-9336-4. $15.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. During the Maoist era, Fan Shen grew up amidst stifling regimentation that demanded total obedience. Gradually, he witnessed enough brutality to end his allegiance to the tyrannical regime. His methods of feigning enthusiasm and his bending of communist rules enhance his description of one person's effort to think and live independently. Distracting dis·tract tr.v. dis·tract·ed, dis·tract·ing, dis·tracts 1. To cause to turn away from the original focus of attention or interest; divert. 2. To pull in conflicting emotional directions; unsettle. for American audiences, perhaps, is his pervasive urge to express sentimental details awkwardly in English, such as his tears "turning clean water salty salt·y adj. salt·i·er, salt·i·est 1. Of, containing, or seasoned with salt. 2. Suggestive of the sea or sailing life. 3. Witty; pungent; earthy: salty humor. ." For school and library use, the book lacks such useful adjuncts as an index, timeline, map, and photos. Still, it is a powerful story. Mary Ellen Snodgrass The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , Hickory Hickory, city, United States Hickory, city (1990 pop. 28,301), Burke and Catawba counties, W N.C., at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mts.; inc. 1870. It is a processing and trade center for an abundant agricultural region (grain, soybeans, poultry, hogs, , NC J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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