In "Bend, Not Break," Ping Fu unfolds the astonishing narrative of her life, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. Born on the cusp of China's Cultural Revolution, Fu's early years were marred by separation from her family, extreme hardship, and survival against the odds in a country torn by political turmoil. Her journey from being a child soldier and factory worker to a victim of political imprisonment and abuse paints a vivid backdrop for a story that, by all accounts, should have ended in despair. Yet, Ping's tale is one of incredible transformation; a passage from the depths of suffering to the pinnacle of global technological innovation and entrepreneurial success in the United States. Fu’s memoir does more than chronicle her ascent from the ashes of her childhood in Mao’s China to becoming a celebrated CEO and innovator in the tech industry; it serves as a profound reflection on the power of adaptability, perseverance, and the enduring human capacity for renewal. Through her involvement in creating the NCSA Mosaic browser and founding Geomagic, a company that revolutionized 3D software, Ping Fu has not only reshaped the technological landscape but has also become a beacon of hope and inspiration. "Bend, Not Break" is not merely the story of Ping Fu's life but a universal ode to the strength found in gentleness, the growth that comes from adversity, and the beauty of a spirit that refuses to be broken.