Comments on: A Quick History of Modern China (And Top Three Book Recommendations) https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/ Savory picks for the free range reader Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:46:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 By: jenniferpuryear https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/#comment-6930 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:13:11 +0000 https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/?p=26283#comment-6930 In reply to Don Winston.

Dear Don – You may be the only person to read it more than once. Other than me. Thank you for your kind encouragement always!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Xoxo

]]> By: Don Winston https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/#comment-6927 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:17:34 +0000 https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/?p=26283#comment-6927 What an excellent, comprehensive post. Been re-reading for a few days to soak it all up. Like a mini-history course. Thank you!

]]> By: jenniferpuryear https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/#comment-6918 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:47:41 +0000 https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/?p=26283#comment-6918 In reply to Lucie Carroll.

I will read it, Lucie! Thank you for recommending it! xoxo

]]> By: jenniferpuryear https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/#comment-6917 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:47:29 +0000 https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/?p=26283#comment-6917 In reply to MARY RAYMOND.

Thank you so much, dear friend!! I enjoyed writing this. xoxo

]]> By: jenniferpuryear https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/#comment-6916 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:47:00 +0000 https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/?p=26283#comment-6916 In reply to Deborah Rankin.

I think you would love them, Deb!! Thank you for being in touch. xoxo

]]> By: Lucie Carroll https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/#comment-6914 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 12:20:44 +0000 https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/?p=26283#comment-6914 You might also enjoy “Iron and Silk” by Mark Salzman (and all his other novels). Someone recommended it to me back in the 90s and it remains high on my list of favorites.
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mark-salzman/iron-and-silk/

]]> By: MARY RAYMOND https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/#comment-6913 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 12:12:48 +0000 https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/?p=26283#comment-6913 What an incredible post, Jennifer! You’ve given us an accessible overview of modern Chinese history and then let us feel the impact of that history on individual lives as shared through memoir and novels. This is a beautiful and powerful offering.

]]> By: Deborah Rankin https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/2018/08/05/a-quick-history-of-modern-china-and-top-three-book-recommendations/#comment-6912 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:33:27 +0000 https://www.bacononthebookshelf.com/?p=26283#comment-6912 What a helpful review of Chinese history. Thank you Jennifer for sharing, along with these intriguing books! I will add them to my reading list.

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