Iris Chang and the Power of One

<p>This book is about Iris Chang and her world-changing influence. At age 29 Iris a Chinese American wrote the wildly popular and deeply controversial book <em>The Rape of Nanking</em> - exposing the atrocity now known as the Nanjing Massacre which followed the Japanese Imperial Army's 1937 capture of Nanking China. She later wrote another massively researched book <em>The Chinese in America</em>. In 2004 at the age of 36 Iris took her own life.</p><p></p><p>The book first traces Iris' life and tragic end. Reasons leading to her death are covered with elements that echo in today's headlines. The second part is a revelation of the positive influences Ms. Chang has had upon the world -- a highly graphic celebration of the 'ripples of light' emanating from her life's work.</p><p></p><p>Finally the book addresses the 'dark ripples' in the form of historical and very personal attacks on her and her book The Rape of Nanking. A carefully researched study exposes the hidden hand behind a vilification campaign that sought to discredit Iris one that continued well after her death. This part of the book is trilingual printed in English Chinese and Japanese.</p><p></p><p>Iris Chang lived by and urged others to live by the 'Power of One' the ability of one person to change the world. That inspiration is her greatest triumph.</p>