{"product_id":"beijing-bound-a-foreigner-discovers-china-paperback","title":"Beijing Bound: A Foreigner Discovers China - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlen Loveland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover China like never before in Glen Loveland's \"Beijing Bound\" - a riveting memoir\/travelogue that captures the essence of a dynamic and evolving city. In 2007, Loveland, an American hired by an Australian firm, steps off the plane in Beijing and is immediately swept up in a whirlwind of capitalism, construction, and pre-Olympic fervor. With wit, insight, and vulnerability, Loveland invites readers to navigate workplace clashes, wild nights, and travel adventures, as he forges deeper connections through empathy and trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a gay expatriate, Loveland offers a unique perspective, challenging stereotypes and providing stories that highlight the power of immersion and cultural exchange. Beijing Bound is more than just a memoir - it's a geopolitical commentary, a travelogue, and a love letter to a city poised between tradition and modernity. Whether you're an Asia enthusiast, an armchair traveler, or curious about expatriate life, this unforgettable and inspiring book is not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826896847101,"sku":"9781922958785","price":32.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/8m7HtHtgUm9781922958785.webp?v=1783717005","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/beijing-bound-a-foreigner-discovers-china-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}