{ "item_title" : "China Wasn't the Problem. I Was", "item_author" : [" S. H. Lee "], "item_description" : "Why did my arrogance only surface in China?This unexpected question marks the beginning of a candid, often humorous, and even philosophical journey into a country that many find intimidating or misunderstood. China's rapid rise can feel overwhelming, but perhaps the best way to understand it today is to revisit the years when its transformation was unfolding most dramatically-during the decades when China's reform era was reshaping daily life.In this book, the author offers keen insights into a nation in transition. From the streets and local parks to airports, restaurants, hospitals, banquet tables, and even meetings with Chinese top officials, he captures the moments that reveal how a society was remaking itself. And for anyone interested in doing business in China or learning Chinese, there are plenty of engaging stories along the way-insights into navigating Chinese business culture and fascinating tales about the language itself come as delightful bonuses.Through dozens of vivid episodes, readers discover:What life looked like during China's dramatic transformation yearsHow unexpected encounters-with taxi drivers and a caregiver-opened his eyesHow accident and disease led him to a doctor and a prosthetic eye maker who profoundly shifted his perspectiveHow meetings with Chinese officials revealed insights beyond strategyWhy spicy food isn't just a flavor but a social hierarchyWhy learning the language became more than a linguistic challengeDeeper themes emerge:Why China's transformation during those years still shapes how the world sees it todayHow a love-it-or-hate-it herb like cilantro-or even stinky tofu-became a symbol of cultural acceptance, a reminder that different doesn't mean wrongWhy what looked like outdated political slogans like Party's grace still feels, for many Chinese, like sacred reflections of life itselfIf you've ever wondered how China's changes unfolded-or what life was really like during those transformative years... If you've ever felt uneasy about China but couldn't quite articulate why... Then this book is for you.China Wasn't the Problem. I Was isn't a history book or an academic study. It's something rarer: a smart, funny, and emotionally resonant account of how encountering another culture can reshape our assumptions-not just about them, but about ourselves.About the authorThe author is one of the rare civilian experts on modern China. He began his journey in Chinese language and culture after majoring in Chinese in Korea and studying mass communication in Taiwan. His career began as a Korean-language announcer and producer for the Overseas Division of the Broadcasting Corporation of China in Taiwan. He later worked as a regional representative for LG and the LS Group, two major Korean conglomerates across Korea, China, and the U.S.. His work occasionally brought him into rooms with China's top leadership, but it was the insights gained in airports, taxis, restaurants, streets, and even restrooms-in unexpected conversations with coworkers, strangers, and friends-that stayed with him the longest and taught him the most enduring lessons.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/828/525/9798285256496_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "11.99", "online_price" : "11.99", "our_price" : "11.99", "club_price" : "11.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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