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The Good Earth

House Of Earth Book 1

Book 1 of the House Of Earth series.A Chinese farmer, Wang Lung, and his wife O-Lan build a life on the land, then face famine, wealth, and temptation. A family saga about survival, love, and the price of changing your station.

2 recommendations
Published 1931
Part of the House Of Earth series as book 1.

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A Chinese farmer, Wang Lung, and his wife O-Lan build a life on the land, then face famine, wealth, and temptation. A family saga about survival, love, and the price of changing your station.

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Oprah Winfrey

Highly recommends this book.

Winston Churchill

Highly recommends this book.

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The Good Earth by Pearl S Buck stands out as a high-interest title with strong recommendation value.

Who recommends The Good Earth?

The Good Earth is highly recommended by Oprah Winfrey and Winston Churchill.

Is The Good Earth part of a series?

The Good Earth is linked to Part of the House Of Earth series as book 1..

What should I read after The Good Earth?

A good next step after The Good Earth is Sons, A House Divided, Man's Search for Meaning.

When was The Good Earth published?

The Good Earth was published in 1931.