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Zhang writes that both books — Zhang Tianyi’s Like Snow, Like Mountains and Yang Benfen’s I Am Rich In Fragrance — are "unabashedly feminist in their…

After a life burdened by misfortune, author finds encouraging words of comfort.

Meet Yang Benfen, a granny writer "by the stove"-

Profile: Meet Yang Benfen, a granny writer "by the stove"-

NANCHANG, May 2 (Xinhua) -- What can you say about a Chinese granny who started writing in her 60s and published her first book at 80? That she spent most of he

BEIJING, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Monday: Wire Service: -- Xinhua Headlines:China dynamic ze

NANCHANG, May 2 (Xinhua) -- What can you say about a Chinese granny who started writing in her 60s and published her first book at 80? That she spent most of he

After getting all her ingredients ready in a pot, 82-year-old Yang Benfen normally chooses to sit on a stool to write while waiting for the soup to cook. She spends most of her time writing in the kitchen. Despite being a complete rookie when it comes to writing, she has managed to publish her first novel, Qiuyuan, to commemorate her mothers difficult but resilient life.