Children of the revolution -- School days -- A political tsunami -- From Beijing to Banna -- Down on the farm -- A reign of terror -- Life and labor post-diaspora -- The fifty-five in flood tide -- Disillusionment -- Back to Beijing -- Conclusion : finding the lost generation.
Summary
"This is a book about one of the first groups of young Red Guards who, inspired by Maoist ideology, volunteered to leave their city and become rural laborers, potentially for life. The book presents their experience of a decade in a difficult rural environment, their final return to their city and their fate after this return. The book draws lessons from that historical event"-- Provided by publisher.
