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Beijing Bound
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Beijing Bound

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Discover 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.

As 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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Sid Harta Publishers
Date
9 January 2025
Pages
390
ISBN
9781922958785

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Discover 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.

As 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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Sid Harta Publishers
Date
9 January 2025
Pages
390
ISBN
9781922958785