The Courage to Stand Alone: Letters from Prison and Other Writings

Internationally recognized as a major publishing event, The Courage to Stand Alone is a collection of prison writings from the world’s most famous political prisoner. Wei Jingsheng, who has spent nearly two decades in prison for “counterrevolutionary” activities, confirms his status as a symbol for Chinese democracy, as he eloquently and fearlessly confronts a regime that not only fails to protect basic human rights but actively violates them. Devoid of ideological rant, the letters to Deng Xiaoping and other officials capture the verve, intelligence, audacity, and mordant humor of a man obstinately struggling to bring freedom to the world’s most populous country. Also included are touching letters to his family, excerpts of his groundbreaking political essays, and his moving defense statement at trial.

Author: Wei Jingsheng
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 08/01/1998
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 7.77h x 5.06w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780140275353
Language: English