Mar 25 2009
China Books
China Ghosts: My Daughter’s Journey to America, My Passage to Fatherhood by Jeff Gammage—Although a main focus of this book is Gammage’s journey to fatherhood as he and his wife struggle with infertility and adopt two girls from China, Gammage spends time exploring the country of his daughters’ birth, the people and culture, how the country will continually affect his family and the entire United States. A nonfiction book review gives an honest look. (Contribution from Nonfiction Lover.)
China: People Place Culture History by DK Publishing—China: People, Place, Culture, History was definitely meant to be a coffee table book, but coffee table destiny or no, this book is crammed full of beautiful photos, great history, and interesting information. It’s thick (355 pages) and chock-full of information. Photos, historical information, and cultural facts are all present, so anyone considering a trip to China should consider this book. A nonfiction book review is available to give more information. (Contribution from Nonfiction Lover.)
Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman—According to the Hachette Book Group, “Bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman’s new memoir is a hilarious and harrowing journey, a modern heart of darkness filled with Communist operatives, backpackers, and pancakes. In 1986, fresh out of college, Gilman and her friend Claire yearned to do something daring and original that did not involve getting a job. Inspired by a place mat at the International House of Pancakes, they decided to embark on an ambitious trip around the globe, starting in the People’s Republic of China.” Find out more about this book by reading a review. (Contribution from Blueberries and Peanut Butter.)
