Chinese Cinderella was published in 1999.
It's a revised version of part of her 1997 autobiography Falling Leaves.
Adeline Yen Mah
Yes Adeline Yen Mah is an author, she wrote Chinese Cinderella and a couple other books.
Adeline Yen Mah was known as "Niang" in the book "Chinese Cinderella." Her stepmother, Niang, was portrayed as a cruel and abusive figure in Adeline's life.
The prologue and author's note in the book "Chinese Cinderella" were written by the author herself, Adeline Yen Mah. Adeline Yen Mah also authored the memoir, which tells the story of her difficult childhood in China.
If you are going with the biography, there is none, but if it's the fictional story, then it is Chinese Cinderella and the Mystery of the Song Dynasty Painting.
I am not aware of any public information about Niang suing Adeline Yen Mah for writing the novel "Chinese Cinderella" or for lying. It is important to note that without concrete evidence, it is best not to spread such rumors.
Jeanne died before the book Falling Leaves and the book Chinese Cinderella were written. She died in 1990 but Falling Leaves was published in 1997 and Chinese Cinderella in 1999.
Adeline Yen Mah has written several books, including "Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter," "Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter," and "Watching the Tree: A Chinese Daughter Reflects on Happiness, Spiritual Beliefs, and Universal Wisdom."
Nai Nai dies a few years after Adeline receives the medal for the composition competition she wins. The exact timing of her death is not specified in the book "Chinese Cinderella" by Adeline Yen Mah.
You can find chapter summaries for "Chinese Cinderella" by Adeline Yen Mah on educational websites like SparkNotes or CliffsNotes. Additionally, checking platforms like Goodreads or Amazon may provide brief summaries from readers or publishers.
Literary devices used in "Chinese Cinderella" by Adeline Yen Mah include symbolism (e.g., the Yen family's mistreatment of Adeline symbolizes the societal discrimination against females in Chinese culture), imagery (e.g., vivid descriptions of settings and emotions), and foreshadowing (e.g., early hints at Adeline's resilience and intelligence foretell her eventual triumph over adversity).
The four letters are: Ma (3rd tone) Yan (2nd tone) Jun (1st tone) Ling (2nd tone) This is the author, Adeline Yen Mah's Chinese name written in traditional Chinese.