Book Review - Beijing Tai Tai by Tania McCartney
Author Tania McCartney shares the ups, downs, challenges and delights of an Australian mother living in Beijing.
Apr 14, 2012
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Susan Whelan
A Beggar At The Gate by Thalassi Ali
A love story set in the Punjab in the early 1800s, but with some very modern themes regarding identity, religious understanding and personal loyalties.
Mar 28, 2012
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Moya McDermott
Ha Jin-Waiting
Ha Jin describes China under Mao with a distinctive voice. His book could be considered to be an anti-romance novel.
Feb 27, 2012
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Moya McDermott
Culture Clash in A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers
This article will explore the theme of culture and identity in Xiaolu Guo's novel, A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers, published in 2007.
Feb 23, 2012
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Tina Poole
Ba Jin's Modern Classic Chinese Novel, "Family"
Novelist Ba Jin wrote "Family" before China was at a crossroads between tradition and revolution. This novel encouraged individual choice for youth.
Feb 12, 2012
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Carmen Sterba
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Susan Whelan is a freelance writer, book reviewer and avid reader.