Review of My China Dream
Posted: 22 Oct 2021, 08:47
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "My China Dream" by Scott Morrill.]
In My China Dream, Scott Morrill narrates his activities and experiences in China. Considering that he traveled with his wife, Jane, the book featured her as well. According to Morrill, he was a handler of ethics for Oregon lawyers. However, following the unpleasant experiences he had with his work, he did not hesitate so much when his wife informed him of an opportunity to travel to China and work there. Upon the completion of the many immigration processes, they successfully landed in the country.
Following the narration of this book, as soon as they settled down, the reader got to learn what they experienced in China. Having accepted the teaching job offer they got in the Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages, they had to adapt to or influence the University’s education system.
Their diverse encounters in China, ranging from Chinese education, food, drink, market, medicine, products, art, culture, and social media shaped their experiences and formed a huge part of this book. Undoubtedly, their experiences reflected well-known and salient facts about China. To me, some of these experiences were entertaining, weird, unpleasant, funny, and intriguing, just to mention a few.
My favourite part of this book is the account of their trips and tours to several cities and places in China, such as tea plantations, restaurants, and markets. As a person who fantasizes and looks forward to travelling to different parts of the world, I could not help but get connected to this part of the book. In fact, it made me consider adding China to my list of countries to travel to.
I loved the way the author and his wife handled some cultural differences they encountered. They weren’t rude or demeaning, but they were clearly accommodating.
Readers, most especially Americans, will relate to the reaction and thoughts of the author concerning the differences in the educational system. An attempt to introduce the western system of teaching by the author and the way students reacted to it is noteworthy, as it is one of my highlights. Their reaction reflects the way people act towards change.
Apart from the errors that I found a bit off-putting, I honestly have no complaint about this book. Consequently, the errors are the only elements influencing me to rate My China Dreams three out of four stars. Otherwise, it deserves a perfect rating.
Anyone interested in reading memoirs and travel experiences will be engrossed in this book. Therefore, I recommend it to them.
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My China Dream
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In My China Dream, Scott Morrill narrates his activities and experiences in China. Considering that he traveled with his wife, Jane, the book featured her as well. According to Morrill, he was a handler of ethics for Oregon lawyers. However, following the unpleasant experiences he had with his work, he did not hesitate so much when his wife informed him of an opportunity to travel to China and work there. Upon the completion of the many immigration processes, they successfully landed in the country.
Following the narration of this book, as soon as they settled down, the reader got to learn what they experienced in China. Having accepted the teaching job offer they got in the Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages, they had to adapt to or influence the University’s education system.
Their diverse encounters in China, ranging from Chinese education, food, drink, market, medicine, products, art, culture, and social media shaped their experiences and formed a huge part of this book. Undoubtedly, their experiences reflected well-known and salient facts about China. To me, some of these experiences were entertaining, weird, unpleasant, funny, and intriguing, just to mention a few.
My favourite part of this book is the account of their trips and tours to several cities and places in China, such as tea plantations, restaurants, and markets. As a person who fantasizes and looks forward to travelling to different parts of the world, I could not help but get connected to this part of the book. In fact, it made me consider adding China to my list of countries to travel to.
I loved the way the author and his wife handled some cultural differences they encountered. They weren’t rude or demeaning, but they were clearly accommodating.
Readers, most especially Americans, will relate to the reaction and thoughts of the author concerning the differences in the educational system. An attempt to introduce the western system of teaching by the author and the way students reacted to it is noteworthy, as it is one of my highlights. Their reaction reflects the way people act towards change.
Apart from the errors that I found a bit off-putting, I honestly have no complaint about this book. Consequently, the errors are the only elements influencing me to rate My China Dreams three out of four stars. Otherwise, it deserves a perfect rating.
Anyone interested in reading memoirs and travel experiences will be engrossed in this book. Therefore, I recommend it to them.
******
My China Dream
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon