
To this day, China remains an enigma. Ancient, complex, and fast moving, it defies easy understanding.Ever since he was a boy, Alexandre Trudeau has been fascinated by this great country. Recounting his experiences in the China of recent years, Trudeau visits artists and migrant workers, townspeople and rural farmers. Often accompanied by a young Chinese journalist, Vivien, he explores realities c...
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Publisher: Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (October 3, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1543660711
ISBN-13: 978-1543660715
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 6.8 inches
Amazon Rank: 9641729
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It is definitely an interesting book, but it is more of a journal than a travel book and it jumps from one topic to another. You get some history, some politics, some art, some travel, some descriptions of homes of real Chinese people, some descript...
me between the China of our memories and the thrust of progress. The China he seeks out lurks in hints and shadows. It flickers dimly amidst all the glare and noise. The people he encounters along the way give up but small secrets yet each revelation comes as a surprise that jolts us from our preconceived ideas and forces us to challenge our most secure notions.Barbarian Lost, Trudeau's first book, is an insightful and witty account of the dynamic changes going on right now in China, as well as a look back into the deeper history of this highly codified society. On the ground with the women and men who make China tick, Trudeau shines new light on the country as only a traveler with his storytelling abilities could.