Ellicott City, MD Author Publishes Autobiography

By: PR Leap

January 27, 2026 at 03:00 AM EST

(PRLeap.com) "The Shanghai Butterfly that Wouldn't Die," a new book by Rong Zhang, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

A powerful new memoir by Rong Zhang, a primary care physician and clinical professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, offers a harrowing and deeply personal account of life under the early years of the People's Republic of China.

Established in 1949 under the leadership of Mao Zedong, the new regime implemented a system designed to control every facet of Chinese society. Zhang, the daughter of prominent physicians, provides a firsthand look at the volatility of this era. Her family transitioned from being lauded members of the medical community to targets of state-sponsored aggression, enduring looting, threats, and traumatic public denouncements due to their social standing.

The memoir details the "re-education" forced upon Zhang, her siblings, and millions of other youths. It serves as a stark reminder of the atrocities committed during this period and acts as a testament to those who fought to preserve their humanity, their right to education, and their passion for the arts amidst unimaginable hardship.

About the Author
Rong Zhang is a distinguished clinical professor at Johns Hopkins University. After graduating from Shanghai First Medical School (now Fudan University School of Medicine), she earned her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School. Beyond her medical career, she is a dedicated volunteer at charity clinics, an avid traveler, and a passionate supporter of the arts.

"The Shanghai Butterfly that Wouldn't Die" is a 426-page paperback with a retail price of $27.00 (eBook $22.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89649-420-1. Published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy or author interview, please visit https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/pages/media-requests or to buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/the-shanghai-butterfly-that-wouldnt-die-lessons-for-america-from-a-shanghai-girl . For more information on publishing services, please visit https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/

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