Wild swans

The 7:30 Report
Official Script for Wednesday 13 April, 2003
Interview with Wang-Yu, Daughter of book WILD SWANS

Brian: Good evenimg and welcome to the 7:30 Report. I’m your host Brian Edwards. Tonight we are taking a glimpse at China and it’s harsh ruling by Chairman Mao Zedong and the Communist Party. We will be doing so throught the book Wild Swans (Holds copy of book up) which was written by author Jung Chang, published in 1992. The book follows the story of three generations of women (The t.v screen is now alternately showing close-ups of three photos of the women on the front of the book) And their struggle through life, battling political China( screen goes back to interviewer and Wang) I have with me tonight Wang –Yu, father of the author Jung Chang. Wangs life story also plays a dominate role throughout the book. Good evening Wang.

Wang: Good evening Brian.

Brian: Wild Swans is such an extraordinary book with an amazing story of your families struggles t...