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The Private Life of Chairman Mao The Memoirs of Mao's Personal Physician Dr. Li Zhisui

Zhi-Sui Li

Chairman Mao's personal physician and confidant for twenty two years, takes us for the first time into the Chinese dictator's very private world.

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

In the episode, Mike Duncan praised the book as one of the most incredible reads, noting its rare personal perspective from someone close to a major historical leader. He acknowledged possible doubts about its credibility but emphasized its uniqueness as a memoir from Mao's physician. The overall tone was highly enthusiastic, effectively recommending it to listeners.

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Episode: History Meets Galaxy with Tony Gilroy and Mike Dun...

It was described as one of the most incredible books the speaker had read, offering a personal account from someone close to a historical dynastic leader.

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Maybe this book's discredited. Maybe Mike will know more. But I think one of the most incredible books I ever read was, because I don't think there's ever been a personal account of someone who was so close to an historical dynastic leader is Mao's doctor's book.

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