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Paperback Reaching For The Stars Book

ISBN: 1163824038

ISBN13: 9781163824030

Reaching For The Stars

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""Reaching For The Stars"" is a memoir by Nora Waln, detailing her experiences living in China during the 1930s and 1940s. Waln was an American writer who became enamored with Chinese culture and decided to move to China to immerse herself in the language and customs. Throughout the book, she describes her encounters with influential Chinese figures, including Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang, as well as her observations of the Japanese invasion and occupation of China during World War II. Waln's writing is both informative and personal, providing readers with a unique perspective on Chinese society and history during a tumultuous time. The book offers insights into the challenges of cross-cultural communication and the importance of empathy and understanding in building relationships across borders. Overall, ""Reaching For The Stars"" is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers a valuable perspective on a pivotal moment in Chinese history.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.

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