Iris Chang
Chinese-American journalist and author of historical books (1968–2004)
Iris Shun-Ru Chang (March 28, 1968 – November 9, 2004) was an American writer and journalist. She wrote several best-selling books. Her books included Thread of the Silkworm, The Rape of Nanking and The Chinese of America. She was born in Princeton, New Jersey. She was raised in Illinois.
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Chang spent her last years living in San Jose, California. On November 9, 2004, Chang died by suicide.