"Unsavory Elements: Stories of Foreigners on the Loose in China" is a collection of narratives capturing the experiences of expatriates navigating life in China. The book showcases the diverse background of these foreigners who often find themselves in unusual or morally complex situations. Through a series of compelling stories, the authors highlight the challenges and cultural differences encountered while living in China, shedding light on the intricacies of adaptation and conflict.
The stories range from humorous to thought-provoking, reflecting both the allure and the darker aspects of life abroad. Each contribution reveals how the authors grapple with their identities and societal norms in a country where the rules may be vastly different from their own. Readers gain insight into the sometimes chaotic, exhilarating, and disorienting nature of expatriate life in a rapidly changing society.
More »
Today Birthdays
1916 -
Jack Vance
1974 -
Jen Kirkman
1951 -
Barbara Hambly
1969 -
Sheryl Sandberg
1749 -
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
1906 -
John Betjeman
1952 -
Rita Dove
1924 -
Janet Frame
1917 -
Jack Kirby
1903 -
Bruno Bettelheim
1986 -
Florence Welch
1916 -
C. Wright Mills
1958 -
Scott Hamilton
1957 -
Daniel Stern
1928 -
Eugene Kennedy
1969 -
Jack Black
1962 -
David Fincher
1972 -
Robert Battle
1954 -
George M. Church
1948 -
Carol Bartz
1982 -
LeAnn Rimes
1961 -
Jennifer Coolidge
1960 -
Leroy Chiao
1973 -
J. August Richards
1908 -
Roger Tory Peterson
1938 -
Paul Martin
1958 -
Erwin McManus
1981 -
Jake Owen
1986 -
Armie Hammer
1989 -
Cassadee Pope