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In her moving autobiography, Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah describes how her overbearing stepmother, Jeanne, bullies her and abuses her power over the author and her siblings. ... In addition, the name of the book, "Falling Leaves", has a deeper meaning, one I did not appreciate at first until I read the final chapter which is entitled:
"Luo Ye Gui Gen. (falling leaves return to their roots). ...
In conclusion, in "Falling leaves" by Adeline Yen Mah the destructive nature of Jeanne and her quest for power makes for a very unhappy childhood for the author.
Approximate Word count = 1189 Approximate Pages = 4.8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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