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The Long Journey From Tiananmen To Freedom

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Escape From China: The Long Journey From Tiananmen to Freedom

by Bonnie Gillespie

4.9 out of 5

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In 1989, the world watched in horror as the Chinese government brutally cracked down on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square. Among those protesters was a young man named Feng Congde. Feng was shot and paralyzed in the crackdown, but he refused to give up his fight for freedom.

In his gripping memoir, **The Long Journey From Tiananmen To Freedom**, Feng tells the story of his life leading up to the Tiananmen protests, his experiences during the crackdown, and his subsequent journey to freedom in the United States. Feng's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and a reminder of the importance of fighting for what you believe in.

Feng was born in a small village in China in 1966. His family was poor, but Feng was a bright and ambitious student. He excelled in school and eventually won a scholarship to study in Beijing.

In Beijing, Feng became involved in the pro-democracy movement. He joined the student union and participated in protests against the government. In 1989, Feng was one of the leaders of the student protests in Tiananmen Square.

On June 4, 1989, the Chinese government sent troops to Tiananmen Square to crush the protests. Feng was shot and paralyzed in the crackdown. He was taken to a hospital and left to die. But Feng refused to give up. He crawled out of the hospital and made his way to the United States.

In the United States, Feng underwent extensive rehabilitation and eventually regained some of his mobility. He went on to earn a degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. Feng now lives in the United States and is a leading advocate for human rights in China.

**The Long Journey From Tiananmen To Freedom** is a powerful and inspiring story of one man's fight for freedom. Feng's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can prevail.

To learn more about Feng's story, please visit his website: https://www.fengcongde.org

Escape From China: The Long Journey From Tiananmen to Freedom

by Bonnie Gillespie

4.9 out of 5