Incidental Journey

Author: Xiao Qiao
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The author and the protagonist of this book are an ordinary yet extraordinary girl. She is ordinary because, like many of her peers, she had an unblemished childhood and an unremarkable youth, and she never had dreams that stood out. She is special because she has walked her path with ease, yet unintentionally gained the favor of three top American universities—Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Michigan. She eventually chose Harvard and was awarded the Harvard President's Scholars Scholarship. Today, she is diligently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sinology at Harvard, embarking on a solitary academic journey to promote her country's culture.
At the age of 25, the author reflects on her growth, narrating the sweet and sour memories of her past years in a straightforward manner—her bittersweet piano lessons, the joy of learning English, the arduous process of obtaining a U.S. visa after 9/11, and her profound insights into building a scholarly life in a tranquil campus. The story is as unremarkable as the journey itself, yet it is filled with genuine emotions, resonating deeply with students in their prime and offering inspiration and enlightenment to parents.