Beauty Wind and Rain (Notes on US-Chinese Life and Culture)

Author: (USA) Liang Ren
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: A quick read that explores the new American mindset and lifestyle. Want to know how Americans think today? Want to know how Americans live now? Read this book! The author lived in the USA for over 20 years from a young age, traveled to over 50 countries worldwide, and accumulated decades of experience living and working in both the US and China. With 80 articles, the book describes the differences in life philosophies between the two nations, covering everything from personal customs in daily routines like eating, clothing, housing, and transportation to social phenomena such as street environments and government-citizen interactions. Each short piece is based on the author's firsthand observations or experiences, ranging from small topics like pet rights (dogs, cats, chickens, fish, shrimp) and clothing choices (suits, ties, casual wear) to bicycles and motorcycles, to larger issues like immediate gains vs. future consumption, credit and credit cards, and the "poor man's bank" in the US, and more. The book is written in a humorous and engaging tone, making it a highly informative and entertaining popular read.