Flying with the Sun: An Enlightenment on Quality Education in China and the US

Author: Qiao Qiao
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book follows the chronological order of the young protagonist's studies in the United States, recording through a series of real-life stories the extraordinary journey of Jingjing, who went to the U.S. at the age of eight and earned her medical doctorate at just twenty-five. It highlights her remarkable experiences receiving special attention from three U.S. Presidents—George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush—and portrays the growth process of Jingjing alongside her peers in New York, exploring the fundamental principles of quality education for children. Each story is also accompanied by commentaries in forms such as "Treasure What You Have," "Reflect and Reconsider," and "Speak Quickly and Directly," analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of quality education in China and the U.S. The writing is lively and humorous, the stories captivating, and the discussions incisive and thought-provoking, making it an invaluable read on the subject of quality education.