Small Me: A Story Of Shanghai Life

By Stephen Piero Sergius Rudin De Rodyenko

Book Overview

Small Me: A Story of Shanghai Life is a memoir written by S. P. R. De Rodyenko. The book tells the story of the author's childhood in Shanghai during the 1920s and 1930s. De Rodyenko was born in Shanghai to Russian parents and spent his early years in the city's international settlement, where he had a privileged upbringing. However, his family's fortunes changed with the outbreak of World War II and the Japanese occupation of Shanghai. De Rodyenko's father was interned, and the family was forced to flee the city and live in poverty in the countryside. The book provides a vivid description of life in Shanghai during this tumultuous period and offers insights into the experiences of the city's international community. It also explores themes of identity, belonging, and resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, Small Me is a poignant and engaging memoir that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in Chinese history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163265780
• ISBN13: 9781163265789
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"