Vessel: A Memoir

“Essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary life in China, and highly recommended for memoir enthusiasts in general.” -- Library Journal (starred review)

"Chongda paints a tantalizing portrait of a changing China in his dazzling English-language debut.[Vessel] shines with the bright talent of an excellent storyteller." -- Publishers Weekly

An unprecedented and heartfelt memoir that illuminates the lives of rural Chinese workers, offering a portrait of generational strife, family,...