The Promise

Released: July 9, 2020
Length: 10 hrs 18 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: I.B. Tauris

"The Promise" by Xinran Xue, narrated by Jennifer Lim, explores modern China's history through the personal stories of a Chinese family spanning the twentieth century. Beginning with a wedding in 1949, the narrative follows themes of love, loss, and resilience amid China's social and political upheavals. The book offers a heartfelt look at how traditional values and modern influences intertwine in the lives of ordinary women and their families.

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