The Courage to Stand Alone
Letters from Prison and Other Writings]. It was a collection of
writings by Wei Jingsheng, who had spent 15 years as a political
prisoner in China for pro-democracy actions.
Authors, activists, and public officials read portions from [The Courage to Stand Alone: Letters from Prison and Other Writings]. It was a… read more
Authors, activists, and public officials read portions from [The Courage to Stand Alone:
Letters from Prison and Other Writings]. It was a collection of
writings by Wei Jingsheng, who had spent 15 years as a political
prisoner in China for pro-democracy actions. close
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