Compared to Red Scarf Girl, Flowing with the Pearl River presents a far more mature, unfiltered view of the devastating impact Communist China’s various revolutions and policies had on landlords, business owners, artists, and intellectuals in the mid-to-late 20th century. Aims to ensure that the history and the memories of millions of Chinese families who suffered fates similar to Chan Zhou’s family remain alive and remembered for eternity by introducing the horrors of the era to young adults, especially those of Chinese descent. Features a strong female narrator who overcomes her family’s tragedies, escapes Communist China, and successfully emigrates to the United States. National PR campaign targeted at media outlets with a focus on the Chinese community, Chinese history, and political science.