Buy Me the Sky

Discover the compelling narratives of a generation shaped by China's single-child policy in Buy Me the Sky by XINRAN. Published by Ebury Publishing in 2016, this insightful book spans 320 pages, delving into the lives of men and women born in China after 1979. Through a collection of remarkable stories, XINRAN highlights the unique challenges and triumphs faced by these individuals, from a businessman’s son struggling with independence to a determined PhD student overcoming extreme rural poverty. Each story reflects the hopes and fears of a nation undergoing profound transformation. Engage with this thought-provoking exploration of contemporary China and gain a deeper understanding of its future through the eyes of its youth.