Agent

Adeline Yen Mah was born in Tianjin, studied in London, and now works and lives in California. She is the author of the worldwide bestsellers Falling Leaves, Chinese Cinderella and Watching the Tree.

A Thousand Pieces of Gold is a memoir of China's past through its proverbs. In it, Adeline combines historical narrative with personal insights from her own life to illustrate the relevance and influence of proverbs in contemporary situations. Her unique perspective allows her to create a window into Chinese culture for Western readers.

Adeline Yen Mah is married with two children