The Private Life of Chairman Mao by Li Zhi-Sui (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Private Life of Chairman Mao by Li Zhi-Sui Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description From 1954 until Mao Zedong's death 22 years later. Dr. Li Zhisui was the Chinese ruler's personal physician. For most of these years, Mao was in excellent health; thus he and the doctor had time to discuss political and personal matters. Dr. Li recorded many of these conversations in his diaries, as well as in his memory. In this book, Dr. Li vividly reconstructs his extraordinary time with Chairman Mao. of illustrations. Publisher Description "The most revealing book ever published on Mao, perhaps on any dictator in history."—Professor Andrew J. Nathan, Columbia UniversityFrom 1954 until Mao Zedongs death twenty-two years later, Dr. Li Zhisui was the Chinese rulers personal physician, which put him in daily—and increasingly intimate—contact with Mao and his inner circle. in The Private Life of Chairman Mao, Dr. Li vividly reconstructs his extraordinary experience at the center of Maos decadent imperial court.Dr. Li clarifies numerous long-standing puzzles, such as the true nature of Maos feelings toward the United States and the Soviet Union. He describes Maos deliberate rudeness toward Khrushchev and reveals the actual catalyst of Nixons historic visit. Here are also surprising details of Maos personal depravity (we see him dependent on barbiturates and refusing to wash, dress, or brush his teeth) and the sexual politics of his court. To millions of Chinese, Mao was more god than man, but for Dr. Li, he was all too human. Dr. Lis intimate account of this lecherous, paranoid tyrant, callously indifferent to the suffering of his people, will forever alter our view of Chairman Mao and of China under his rule.Praise for The Private Life of Chairman Mao"From now one no one will be able to pretend to understand Chairman Maos place in history without reference to this revealing account."—Professor Lucian Pye, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"Dr. Li does for Mao what the physician Lord Morans memoir did for Winston Churchill—turns him into a human being. Here is Mao unveiled: eccentric, demanding, suspicious, unregretful, lascivious, and unfailingly fascinating. Our view of Mao will never be the same again."—Ross Terrill, author of China in Our Time"An extraordinarily intimate portrait of Mao. [Dr. Li] portrays [Maos imperial court] as a place of boundless decadence, licentiousness, selfishness, relentless toadying and cutthroat political intrigue."—Richard Bernstein, The New York Times"One of the most provocative books on Mao to appear since the publication of Edgar Snows Red Star Over China."—Paul G. Pickowicz, The Wall Street Journal Author Biography Born in Beijing in 1919, Dr. Li Zhi-Sui descended from a long line of eminent doctors. He recieved an MD from the West China Union University Medical School in 1945 and was appointed Mao Zedongs personal physician in 1954, a position he held until the Chairmans death in 1976. After emigrating to the United States, he published a critical biography of Mao based on his experiences. He died on February 14, 1995, shortly after its publication. Details ISBN 0679764437 ISBN-13 9780679764434 Title The Private Life of Chairman Mao Author Li Zhi-Sui Format Paperback Year 1996 Pages 736 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:8323813; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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