As China battled through a century of wars and revolutions, the three Soong sisters from Shanghai were at the center of power, each leaving an indelible mark on history. Here Jung Chang creates portraits of Ching-ling, who married the "Father of China," Sun Yat-sen, and rose to be Mao's vice-chair; May-ling, Madame Chiang Kai-shek and a major political figure in her own right; and Ei-ling, one of the nation's richest women. All three were courageous and devoted to each other, Chang reveals, even as Ching-ling dedicated herself to destroying her sisters' worlds. "A highly readable and accessible introduction to three important women who deserve wider recognition."—Booklist