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Jen
Aug 06, 2007 rated it really liked it
This book was really interesting and while it wasn't as strong as Oracle Bones it still had a lot of valuable information. The reader really learns a lot about the changing China and while Hessler's experience was now 10 years ago, things in China still seem to be happening at a rapid pace. Really interesting and really well written. ...more
Suzie Sims-Fletcher
Dec 29, 2007 rated it it was amazing
AMAZING - If you have ever lived abroad...especially in China.
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