Dean King is known for his impeccably researched nonfiction books, such as 2004′s Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival. His latest work, Unbound, tackles the “Long March,” the Red Army’s 4,000-mile walk in 1934. King focuses on the 30 women who took part in the journey, and for research, he traveled the length of the Long March himself and talked to survivors.
“Theirs are stories of courage, remarkable not only because of the physical and psychological rigors of their journey, but also because of their determination and leadership in a country not known for granting equal rights to women,” wrote John T. Slania in his review for BookPage. “China has always been a mysterious and secretive empire, but Unbound peels back the curtain to reveal a story of strength and survival.” The book was released on March 23.
To get a better idea of King’s research—and the story he reports—watch this trailer from Hachette:
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