Reaching For The Stars (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166137052)

""Reaching For The Stars"" is a memoir written by Nora Waln, an American author who lived in China for over a decade during the early 20th century. The book chronicles her experiences living in China during the turbulent political climate of the 1920s and 1930s, including the rise of communism and the Japanese invasion of China.Waln's memoir provides a unique perspective on this era, as she was one of the few Westerners who lived among the Chinese people and witnessed firsthand the impact of these historical events. She writes about her interactions with Chinese intellectuals, artists, and activists, as well as her observations of everyday life in China.Throughout the book, Waln reflects on her own personal growth and development as she navigates the challenges of living in a foreign country during a time of great upheaval. She also provides insights into the cultural differences between China and the Western world, and the ways in which these differences can both enrich and complicate cross-cultural interactions.Overall, ""Reaching For The Stars"" is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Chinese history, as well as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nora Waln
ISBN-10: 1166137058
ISBN-13: 9781166137052
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 390
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d