Dr. Bethune’s Children A Novel
Dr. Bethune’s Children by Yiwei Xue, published by Linda Leith Publishing in 2017, is a novel that intertwines the life of the legendary Montreal surgeon Norman Bethune with the experiences of a generation shaped by significant historical events. Written in English and spanning 288 pages, this work reflects on the impact of Dr. Bethune’s legacy during the Cultural Revolution and explores the author’s personal journey as a writer who has lived in Montreal for sixteen years.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the individual lives affected by the traumas of recent decades, shedding light on experiences often obscured by official narratives. The novel presents a unique perspective on the struggles and resilience of those who have faced distress and repression, revealing deeper insights into the human condition. As a work of fiction that engages with themes relevant to Asian American experiences and urban life, Dr. Bethune’s Children offers a thought-provoking exploration of identity and history.
Official synopsis Publisher
Xue Yiwei’s life has been marked by that of the legendary Montreal surgeon Norman Bethune, who died in China in the cause of Communism. Like other Chinese of his generation ? the generation that has turned China into the world power it is today ? Xue Yiwei was inspired by Dr. Bethune’s example during the Cultural Revolution. But unlike his peers, he went to the lengths of moving to Montreal, where he has lived for sixteen years as a writer acclaimed in China and ? until now ? unknown in Canada. This subversive novel is the story that only he could write. Dr. Bethune’s Children, which is banned in China (it is available only in a Chinese language version published in Taiwan), focuses on individual lives marked by some of the traumatic events of recent decades that have been veiled by official secrecy. In showing us the effects of the distress and repression that have marked his whole generation, Xue Yiwei unveils the human heart.
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