Mao's Great Famine

In "Mao's Great Famine," Frank Dikötter, narrated by Daniel York Loh, explores one of the most devastating periods in Chinese history, detailing the catastrophic consequences of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward from 1958 to 1962, which resulted in the deaths of 45 million people. Drawing on extensive research from Chinese archives, Dikötter masterfully intertwines the events within the corridors of power with the lived experiences of ordinary citizens, providing a harrowing and illuminating perspective on this dark chapter. This award-winning narrative not only highlights the scale of the tragedy but also recasts our understanding of the People's Republic of China.