A Chinese American Odyssey
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A Chinese American Odyssey
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Author : John Jung
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2014-11-12
A Chinese American Odyssey written by John Jung and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-12 with History categories.
This memoir describes the discoveries, many unexpected, when a Chinese American psychology professor retires and reinvents himself as a public historian of Chinese in America. Author of four books on the social history of Chinese family-run businesses, he has given dozens of lectures around the country. A Chinese American Odyssey provides a fascinating and insightful behind-the-scenes look at the processes involved in researching, writing, publishing, and promoting books. Writers of books on any topic will find useful information.
Talking To High Monks In The Snow
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Author : Lydia Yuriko Minatoya
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Release Date : 1992
Talking To High Monks In The Snow written by Lydia Yuriko Minatoya and has been published by HarperCollins Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Winner of the 1991 PEN/Jerard Fund Award, Talking to High Monks in the Snow captures the passion and intensity of an Asian-American woman's search for cultural identity.
On Gold Mountain
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Author : Lisa See
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2014-08-20
On Gold Mountain written by Lisa See and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-20 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From the bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women, here is the true story of the one-hundred-year-odyssey of the author’s Chinese-American family, combining years of research with “fascinating family anecdotes, imaginative details, and the historical details of immigrant life” (Amy Tan, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club). "As engagingly readable as any novel." —Los Angeles Times Book Review In 1867, Lisa See's great-great-grandfather arrived in America, where he prescribed herbal remedies to immigrant laborers who were treated little better than slaves. His son Fong See later built a mercantile empire and married a Caucasian woman, in spite of laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Lisa herself grew up playing in her family's antiques store in Los Angeles's Chinatown, listening to stories of missionaries and prostitutes, movie stars and Chinese baseball teams. See’s family history encompasses secret marriages, entrepreneurial genius, romance, racism, and much more, as two distinctly different cultures meet in a new world in this “lovingly rendered…vivid tableau of a family and an era” (People).
Belle Yang
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Author : Belle Yang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Belle Yang written by Belle Yang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.
Talking To High Monks In The Snow An Asian American Odyssey
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Author : Lydia Yuriko Minatoya
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Talking To High Monks In The Snow An Asian American Odyssey written by Lydia Yuriko Minatoya and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Japanese Americans categories.
Out Of The Gobi
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Author : Weijian Shan
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2019-01-17
Out Of The Gobi written by Weijian Shan and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-17 with Business & Economics categories.
Foreword by Janet Yellen Weijian Shan's Out of the Gobi is a powerful memoir and commentary that will be one of the most important books on China of our time, one with the potential to re-shape how Americans view China, and how the Chinese view life in America. Shan, a former hard laborer who is now one of Asia's best-known financiers, is thoughtful, observant, eloquent, and brutally honest, making him well-positioned to tell the story of a life that is a microcosm of modern China, and of how, improbably, that life became intertwined with America. Out of the Gobi draws a vivid picture of the raw human energy and the will to succeed against all odds. Shan only finished elementary school when Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution tore his country apart. He was a witness to the brutality and absurdity of Mao’s policies during one of the most tumultuous eras in China’s history. Exiled to the Gobi Desert at age 15 and denied schooling for 10 years, he endured untold hardships without ever giving up his dream for an education. Shan’s improbable journey, from the Gobi to the “People’s Republic of Berkeley” and far beyond, is a uniquely American success story – told with a splash of humor, deep insight and rich and engaging detail. This powerful and personal perspective on China and America will inform Americans' view of China, humanizing the country, while providing a rare view of America from the prism of a keen foreign observer who lived the American dream. Says former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen: “Shan’s life provides a demonstration of what is possible when China and the United States come together, even by happenstance. It is not only Shan’s personal history that makes this book so interesting but also how the stories of China and America merge in just one moment in time to create an inspired individual so unique and driven, and so representative of the true sprits of both countries.”
From Study Abroad To Love Abroad
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Author : Paul Su
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-01-24
From Study Abroad To Love Abroad written by Paul Su and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-24 with categories.
From Study Abroad to Love Abroad: An Asian American's Odyssey in Japan is the captivating autobiography of Tokyo Paul, a story about a young Asian American who sets out on a journey to study abroad in Japan and discovers a whole new world of culture, tradition, and love. As he navigates his way through the bustling streets of Japan, he discovers the beauty of Japan's ancient customs and the warmth of its people. He finds himself falling in love with the country and its people, and eventually, with a Japanese woman who becomes his partner for life. This book is a heartwarming and emotional journey that takes the reader through the ups and downs of an Asian American's life in Japan, as he discovers the true meaning of love and belonging in a foreign land. With vivid descriptions of the sights and sounds of Japan and moments of love and self-discovery, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Asian American experience or the beauty of Japan
On Gold Mountain
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Author : Lisa See
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 1996
On Gold Mountain written by Lisa See and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Asian Americans categories.
In 1867, Lisa See's great-great-grandfather arrived in America, where he prescribed herbal remedies to immigrant laborers who were treated little better than slaves. His son Fong See later built a mercantile empire and married a Caucasian woman, in spite of laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Lisa herself grew up playing in her family's antiques store in Los Angeles's Chinatown, listening to stories of missionaries and prostitutes, movie stars and Chinese baseball teams. With these stories and her own years of research, Lisa See chronicles the one-hundred-year-odyssey of her Chinese-American family, a history that encompasses racism, romance, secret marriages, entrepreneurial genius, and much more, as two distinctly different cultures meet in a new world.
Quiet Odyssey
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Author : Mary Paik Lee
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2019-11-04
Quiet Odyssey written by Mary Paik Lee and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-04 with Social Science categories.
Mary Paik Lee left her native country in 1905, traveling with her parents as a political refugee after Japan imposed control over Korea. Her father worked in the sugar plantations of Hawaii briefly before taking his family to California. They shared the poverty-stricken existence endured by thousands of Asian immigrants in the early twentieth century, working as farm laborers, cooks, janitors, and miners. Lee recounts racism on the playground and the ravages of mercury mining on her father’s health, but also entrepreneurial successes and hardships surmounted with grace. With a new foreword by David K. Yoo, this edition reintroduces Quiet Odyssey to readers interested in Asian American history and immigration studies. The volume includes thirty illustrations and a comprehensive introduction and bibliographic essay by respected scholar Sucheng Chan, who collaborated closely with Lee to edit the biography and ensure the work was true to the author’s intended vision. This award-winning book provides a compelling firsthand account of early Korean American history and continues to be an essential work in Asian American studies.
One In A Billion
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Author : Nancy Pine
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-12-09
One In A Billion written by Nancy Pine and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-09 with History categories.
This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens. An Wei—a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions—has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding poverty, hunger, reeducation campaigns, and attacks from jealous peers, An Wei continues to inspire with his daring achievements, such as launching a democratic congress in his own village. His compelling life provides a vivid backdrop for understanding the development of modern China from the unique perspective of an outspoken citizen. Through his audacious determination and survival skills forged in rural poverty, An Wei’s unstoppable drive to improve himself and rural China will captivate and enthrall readers. Her website can be found at https://nancypine.info/