Very Interesting True-Life Account
A Stone most preciousThe cultural oppression of the Uyghurs occasionally attracts attention from the press, so it was something I was vaguely aware of before reading this book. Needless to say, it's a sad story. The author describes her life and the increasingly oppressive regime in which Han Chinese (China has many ethnic groups) strive to forcefully assimilate Uyghurs. Her escape to the US and subsequent attempts to raise awareness led to the imprisonment of friends and family. There are things she did that hurt others and which she blames others for - notably, her relationship with her first husband - and the language is noticeably not native English, but it's authentic, gripping, and filled with truths the world is largely oblivious to.