Out of the Gobi is an inspiring memoir by Weijian Shan, a remarkable journey that weaves together the histories of China and America. This powerful narrative is not just a personal story, but a commentary on the cultural shifts and the resilient spirit of a nation. Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc in 2019, this 496-page book offers deep insights into the personal experiences of a former hard laborer who rose to become one of Asia's renowned financiers.

Shan’s life story begins during the turbulent times of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution, where he faced the challenges of exile in the Gobi Desert at the tender age of 15, and a decade without formal education. His journey of hardship, determination, and ultimate success paints a vivid picture of modern China, exploring its complexities and contradictions. Out of the Gobi draws readers into the raw human energy that drives Shan to not only survive but thrive, capturing the essence of the immigrant experience in America.

This memoir is not only an essential read for those interested in China’s socio-economic developments, but it also offers an enlightening perspective for Americans seeking to understand China better. With Shan's candid storytelling and insightful commentary, this book serves as a bridge for cultural understanding in today’s geopolitical landscape. Experience a unique blend of humor, rich detail, and heartfelt insight that will change the way you view both China and the American dream.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119529491
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 496


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Foreword by Janet YellenWeijian Shan's Out of the Gobi is a powerful memoir and commentary that will be one of the most important books on China of our time, one with the potential to re-shape how Americans view China, and how the Chinese view life in America.Shan, a former hard laborer who is now one of Asia's best-known financiers, is thoughtful, observant, eloquent, and brutally honest, making him well-positioned to tell the story of a life that is a microcosm of modern China, and of how, improbably, that life became intertwined with America. Out of the Gobi draws a vivid picture of the raw human energy and the will to succeed against all odds.Shan only finished elementary school when Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution tore his country apart. He was a witness to the brutality and absurdity of Mao™s policies during one of the most tumultuous eras in China™s history. Exiled to the Gobi Desert at age 15 and denied schooling for 10 years, he endured untold hardships without ever giving up his dream for an education. Shan™s improbable journey, from the Gobi to the śPeople™s Republic of Berkeleyť and far beyond, is a uniquely American success story “ told with a splash of humor, deep insight and rich and engaging detail.This powerful and personal perspective on China and America will inform Americans' view of China, humanizing the country, while providing a rare view of America from the prism of a keen foreign observer who lived the American dream.Says former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen: śShan™s life p