Chen s] story is a reminder that the desire for basic human rights . . . arises from the deep well of the human spirit. "The New York Times Book Review"
It was like a scene out of a thriller: One night in April 2012, China s most famous political activist a blind, self-taught lawyer climbed over the wall of his heavily guarded home and escaped. After he turned up at the American embassy in Beijing, high-level negotiations finally led to his release and a new life in the United States.
Chen Guangcheng is a unique figure on the world stage, but his story is even more remarkable than...
Chen s] story is a reminder that the desire for basic human rights . . . arises from the deep well of the human spirit. "The New York Times Book ...