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Bangkok 8 – A Thailand Book Review

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

I have to admit, the selection of books on Thai life and culture both in fiction and non-fiction is underwhelming. A quick search on amazon when I accepted my position in Thailand left me more than disappointed. If you’ve been … Continue reading →

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Factory Girls – A China Book Review

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Image Source Here It’s been raining a lot in Chengdu. A lot. Which isn’t necessarily conducive towards my goal of learning how to ride a push bike around a traffic-clogged Chinese city this summer. It is however perfect reading weather. … Continue reading →

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When a Billion Chinese Jump – A China Book Review

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

“Let China sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world.”  - Napoleon Image source here We got a kindle for Christmas (thanks Mom!) and while Phil and I earnestly wax philosophical about how we will never abandon the … Continue reading →

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The Fortune Cookie Chronicles – A China Book Review

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Image source here I had been on a South African literature kick for far too long when I finally got around to picking up “The Fortune Cookie Chronicles – Adventures in the World of Chinese Food” by Jennifer 8. Lee … Continue reading →

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Country Driving – A China Book Review

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the conundrum that is driving in China for a number of reasons: 1. A dignitary’s visit to Chengdu this Thursday and Friday for the Western Trade Expo shut down some of the major … Continue reading →

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