Roses in December: An Autobiography by Pearl S. Buck

Roses in December: An Autobiography

by M.C. Chagla

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Roses in December: An Autobiography is a powerful and moving memoir by Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck. The book tells the story of Buck's life in China, from her childhood to her adulthood, and her experiences with the Chinese people and culture. Roses in December is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope.

Childhood in China

Pearl S. Buck was born in 1892 in Hillsboro, West Virginia. Her parents were missionaries, and she spent her early childhood in China. Buck's father was a Presbyterian minister, and her mother was a teacher. Buck's parents instilled in her a love of learning and a deep respect for the Chinese people.

Buck's childhood in China was not always easy. She was often sick, and she had to endure the hardships of living in a foreign country. However, Buck also had many happy experiences in China. She loved exploring the countryside and learning about the Chinese culture. Buck also developed a close relationship with her Chinese nanny, Amah.

Education and Career

Buck returned to the United States to attend college. She graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in 1914. After college, Buck taught English in China for several years. In 1921, she married John Lossing Buck, a fellow American missionary.

Buck and her husband lived in China for many years. During this time, Buck wrote several novels about the Chinese people and culture. Her most famous novel, The Good Earth, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932.

The Nobel Prize

In 1938, Buck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. She was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Buck's Nobel Prize was a recognition of her талант as a writer and her deep understanding of the Chinese people.

Later Life

Buck continued to write and speak about China throughout her life. She also worked to promote understanding between the United States and China. Buck died in 1973 at the age of 80.

Legacy

Pearl S. Buck was a prolific writer and a tireless advocate for the Chinese people. Her work has helped to bridge the gap between the United States and China and to promote understanding between the two cultures. Buck's legacy is one of hope and resilience.

Roses in December: An Autobiography is a powerful and moving memoir by a remarkable woman. Pearl S. Buck's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope.

Roses in December: An Autobiography

by M.C. Chagla

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2010 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	740 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE