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SIGNED Sounds of the River Young Man's University Days in Beijing - Da Chen PB
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A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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eBay item number:225141674796
Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “Pictures are of your item. Signed by author to previous owner. Unread with clean, unmarked text.”
- Ex Libris
- No
- Inscribed
- Yes
- Vintage
- No
- Original Language
- English
- Personalized
- Yes
- Instrument
- Piano
- Signed
- Yes
- Signed By
- Da Chen
- ISBN
- 9780060958725
- EAN
- 9780060958725
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060958723
ISBN-13
9780060958725
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2287135
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sounds of the River : a Young Man's University Days in Beijing
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Ethnic Studies / Asian American Studies, Personal Memoirs, Historical
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
9.3 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Da...is certainly likable. And his transformation from country boy to big city college professor moves briskly and entertainingly along., Readers will already be looking forward to the next installment. -- Kirkus (Starred Review) "Da Chen's voice comes from the soil of China...his exuberance for life and its possibilities set him apart from others in the genre." -- Los Angeles Times Da...is certainly likable. And his transformation from country boy to big city college professor moves briskly and entertainingly along. -- San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "A story about suppression, humiliation, vindication and, ultimately, triumph." -- New York Times Book Review "Da Chen's latest book confirms that he is an extraordinary individual. Chen's immigrant success story is exceptional, for he has realized the American Dream in all its glory." -- USA Today "What makes this vivid coming-of-age story so worthy is not so much the lively and amusing anecdotes...but a bracingly wry self-awarness that gives traction to a story that could be clyoign but is instead funny, exciting, and moving." -- New York magazine
Synopsis
"A story about suppression, humiliation, vindication, and, ultimately, triumph." -- New York Times Book Review From the bestselling author of Colors of the Mountain --an engrossing, gloriously written coming-of-age saga that picks up where that book left off--in Beijing during China's Cultural Revolution In this "equally beguiling sequel to his acclaimed memoir" ( Kirkus Reviews ), teenager Da Chen takes his first train ride away from the farm he was raised on to his new university life in Beijing. He soon faces a host of ghastly challenges, including poor living conditions, lack of food, and suicidal roommates. Undaunted by these hurdles, and armed with a dogged determination to learn English and "all things Western," he competes to win a chance to study in America--a chance that rests in the shrewd and corrupt hands of the almighty professors. Poetic, hilarious, and heartbreaking, Sounds of the River is a gloriously written coming-of-age saga that chronicles a remarkable journey--a travelogue of the heart., In this "equally beguiling sequel to his acclaimed memoir, Colors of the Mountain" (Kirkus Reviews), teenager Da Chen takes his first train ride away from the farm he was raised on to his new university life in Beijing. He soon faces a host of ghastly challenges, including poor living conditions, lack of food, and suicidal roommates. Undaunted by these hurdles, and armed with a dogged determination to learn English and "all things Western," he competes to win a chance to study in America -- a chance that rests in the shrewd and corrupt hands of the almighty professors. Poetic, hilarious, and heartbreaking, Sounds of the River is a gloriously written coming-of-age saga that chronicles a remarkable journey -- a travelogue of the heart., "A story about suppression, humiliation, vindication, and, ultimately, triumph." --New York Times Book Review From the bestselling author of Colors of the Mountain--an engrossing, gloriously written coming-of-age saga that picks up where that book left off--in Beijing during China's Cultural Revolution In this "equally beguiling sequel to his acclaimed memoir" (Kirkus Reviews), teenager Da Chen takes his first train ride away from the farm he was raised on to his new university life in Beijing. He soon faces a host of ghastly challenges, including poor living conditions, lack of food, and suicidal roommates. Undaunted by these hurdles, and armed with a dogged determination to learn English and "all things Western," he competes to win a chance to study in America--a chance that rests in the shrewd and corrupt hands of the almighty professors. Poetic, hilarious, and heartbreaking, Sounds of the River is a gloriously written coming-of-age saga that chronicles a remarkable journey--a travelogue of the heart.
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- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFast shipping, packaging adequately protected the contents, items arrived minus 1 part from what was pictured, but everything was as described and great value for the quality. Seller responded quickly about the missing peice and refunded that part without hassle. All a round great ebay seller.
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseImmediate payment and timely seller order processing and hand-off to USPS for shipping. A poly bubble envelope and then internal, multiple layers of bubble wrap protected the CD’s jewel case during USPS handle/ship/delivery processes. The item condition rating for the CD/booklet/inlay/jewel case condition was exactly as described. Recommend seller.
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSuper ⭐️ Seller!! Fast shipping and prompt delivery. Packaging was well-done and reliable. Boxed cd set is in excellent condition exactly as described and pictured. The price was fair and accurate. Very happy with this purchase. Thank you!!