Iris Chang

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.
Chang spent her last years living in San Jose, California. On November 9, 2004, Chang committed suicide.