"China from a Western Perspective: Fifty Years in China" is the only memoir of the American diplomat and educator Mr. Leighton Stuart, which records his experience, reflection and summary in China, as well as his unremitting pursuit of his ideals. From the book, you can learn about the author's choice of career, mission in China, the founding of Yenching University, the years of house arrest by the Japanese army during World War II, and his involvement in China affairs as the U. S. Ambassador to China after World War II. By reading this book, we can not only have a more comprehensive understanding of Leighton Stuart, but also learn about some little-known history in the development of modern Chinese society.
Reader comments
This book truly records Stuart's experiences and thoughts in China, giving us a deeper understanding of that era. The author's writing style is simple and unpretentious, but full of appeal, making people feel his deep feelings for China. The historical details in the book are also very vivid, making me feel like I am actually there. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
If Leighton Stuart had not been the U. S. Ambassador to China, would there have been better results? It's a pity that history cannot be assumed...
Unpretentious, eloquent, preaching about life, teaching karma and solving doubts!
After reading this book, I learned a lot about the history that we have misunderstood.
It is true and objective, with multi-dimensional description, clear structure and substantial content. It is worth reading.
This book truly records Stuart's experiences and thoughts in China, giving us a deeper understanding of that era. The author's writing style is simple and unpretentious, but full of appeal, making people feel his deep feelings for China. The historical details in the book are also very vivid, making me feel like I am actually there. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
If Leighton Stuart had not been the U. S. Ambassador to China, would there have been better results? It's a pity that history cannot be assumed...
Unpretentious, eloquent, preaching about life, teaching karma and solving doubts!
After reading this book, I learned a lot about the history that we have misunderstood.
It is true and objective, with multi-dimensional description, clear structure and substantial content. It is worth reading.