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Hi, I’m Jean Wang, author of A Woman from Wuhan. I grew up in Wuhan, China, during a time of great political and social upheaval, and my memoir takes readers through my journey of survival, self-discovery, and the pursuit of freedom.

In this deeply personal book, I share my experiences growing up in a strict household under Communist rule, my escape to the United States, and the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding a life in a new country. A Woman from Wuhan is a story of resilience, identity, and the power of personal transformation.

The book was recently spotlighted in the Telegram & Gazette (Worcester Magazine, part of the USA Today Network) in a full-page feature about my story and the inspiration behind the memoir.

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A Woman from Wuhan: A Memoir of Finding Freedom, Resilience, and Self-Discovery

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Goodreads Author Update: Why I Wrote This Book

After the recent A Woman from Wuhan giveaway, I’ve been hearing from new readers — and I’m grateful. I also read a review that reminded me of a quiet fear I carried while writing: that being too honest could make me unlikable.

The truth is, this memoir isn’t about being admired. It’s about telling the truth — even the messy, flawed, deeply human truth. I didn’t set out to present myself as a hero. Read more of this blog post »

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Jean Wang liked Jean Wang's blog post: Goodreads Author Update: Why I Wrote This Book "After the recent A Woman from Wuhan giveaway, I’ve been hearing from new readers — and I’m grateful. I also read a review that reminded me of a quiet fear I carried while writing: that being too honest could make me unlikable. The truth is, this ..." Read more of this blog post »
Jun 15, 2025 07:13AM
Jean Wang liked Jean Wang's blog post: The book was recently spotlighted in the Telegram & Gazette (Worcester Magazine, part of the USA Today Network) in a full-page feature about my story and the inspiration behind the memoir "I’m excited to share that A Woman from Wuhan is featured today in Telegram & Gazette (Worcester Magazine, part of the USA Today Network) in a full-page feature about my story and the inspiration Here is the link for the online version: https://ww..." Read more of this blog post »
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Jean Wang liked Jean Wang's blog post: Exciting News! "I’m thrilled to announce that A Woman from Wuhan will be featured in Worcester Magazine & Telegram soon! It’s a wonderful opportunity to share my story with a broader audience, and I’ll be sure to share more details as the feature goes live. In t..." Read more of this blog post »
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