One Year Ago:
The Three Bs
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Read this NOW!
A huge thank you to Connie for passing this book recommendation on to us. J. Maarten Troost's Lost on Planet China is the funniest, most accurate and relatable depiction of our experience here in China. If my blog was a book, I would want this to be it. Troost is a travel writer who has lived in nearly every corner of the world, yet is at first stupefied by much that is China. From pollution to the inability to stand in lines, public urination (stay tuned for a story that easily beats his!) to seemingly ubiquitous prostitution (we live behind a classy bathhouse/brothel), he still discovers the magic of China off the beaten tourist path, blending humor with history in the most enjoyable of reads. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!!
One Year Ago:
The Three Bs
One Year Ago:
The Three Bs
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Hi Leslie--would you believe that we are just heading out the door to meet C & R for dinner, so printed off your email for them--I agree with your review and am planning to read it again after Darcy and Dad finish it--talk to you on SKYPE tomorrow night.xoxxoxMom
ReplyDeleteYes, a great book! Say 'hi' to R&C! When Brian finishes the book and I get the iPad back, I definitely want to read some of his other books!
ReplyDeleteOh, Leslie! You should read Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. It is AMAZING! Kristin B :)
ReplyDeleteWe BOTH read it last week! We agree--an amazing story!
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