{"title":"Cheng Lei","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the captivating narratives crafted by the talented Cheng Lei, an author whose works offer profound insights into personal journeys and experiences. Specialising in the realm of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, Cheng Lei masterfully weaves stories that capture the essence of real-life adventures and struggles, resonating with readers on a personal level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and an empathetic approach, Cheng Lei's books provide an intimate glimpse into the lives of remarkable individuals. Readers are invited to explore the nuanced stories that illustrate the resilience, passion, and complexities defining their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are seeking inspiration, knowledge, or a deeper understanding of the human condition, the collection by Cheng Lei promises to enrich your reading experience, one compelling narrative at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cheng-lei-by-cheng-lei-9781460766576","title":"Cheng Lei","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist Cheng Lei's memoir is a powerful and harrowing account of her three-year ordeal in China that began with her arrest in August 2020. This is vivid and brave writing that offers a rare glimpse into China's ultra-secret state-security prisons and what it takes to survive such incarceration with your humanity intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2020, Cheng Lei was the precise and polished anchor of China's government-run, English-language \u003cem\u003eGlobal Business\u003c\/em\u003e TV show, familiar to millions of viewers. A veteran business journalist, the Chinese-born Australian mother of two young children was at the pinnacle of her career when eight words texted to a friend led to devastating consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArriving for work one morning, Lei was met by officers from the notorious Ministry of State Security. After searching her apartment, they blindfolded her and drove her to a secret location. Detained, isolated and interrogated, she was cut off from all contact with her family and friends. She simply disappeared from TV screens, her flat, her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLei was eventually coerced into agreeing to a five-year prison term in a country she loved but no longer recognised. On the outside, her story triggered a desperate fight for her release, a diplomatic row and global news. On the inside, her own struggle for freedom and her sanity in the face of the inconceivable had just begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt would be ten months before Lei saw her lawyer, a year and a half before a 90-minute show trial, more than two years before she would briefly hear the voices of her children, and three years and two months before she saw the entirety of the sky again - after her release was secured and she made it home to Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarrowing, fierce and occasionally darkly humorous, \u003cem\u003eCheng Lei: A memoir of freedom\u003c\/em\u003e is about the power of the human spirit; bravery in the face of cruelty and pettiness; the consolations of letters, music and books; and how unexpected friendships and the love of family can unlock the courage we all have within us to prevail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46259423510764,"sku":"9781460766576","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781460766576.jpg?v=1741818615"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/cheng-lei.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}