Hessler, Peter
River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze (P.S.)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060855024
- author:
- Hessler, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 2.5 x 20.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
River Town Two Years on the Yangtze is a poignant and thought-provoking portrait of a city in transition. In 2004, Peter Hessler arrived as a Peace Corps volunteer in Fuling, a remote town in China's Sichuan province, marking the first time an American had lived there in over half a century. As he taught English and American literature at the local college, Hessler found himself immersed in a radically different society, where understanding was a complex process. It was his students who taught him about this process, sharing their unique perspectives on life in Fuling. Through their stories, Hessler gained a deeper understanding of the city's history, culture, and people. This book is an unforgettable account of a city seeking to understand its past and future. With humour, insight, and empathy, Hessler brings to life the people and places of Fuling, creating a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of cultural exchange and personal growth.
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