EAST GOES WEST: The Making Of An Oriental Yankee

by Younghill Kang ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 17, 1937

Thoroughly delightful account of the adventures of a Chinese youth in the process of becoming Americanized. He fled from home to escape marrying the girl of his parents' choice, and with eagerness tried to take in all New York in a gulp. A zestful and entertaining tale it is, with trials told as adventure, with a refreshing candor as to his own naivete. In his eagerness he went into any and all sorts of work, from house boy to book agent, and studied for a degree which he realized did not mean education. His stories of love between his own race and American girls is a blend of tragedy and humor, and one is left in doubt as to the outcome of his own romance. Extremely well-written, entertaining reading, and should appeal to anyone who likes fresh biography and real humor. It deserves a wide popular sale.

Pub Date: Sept. 17, 1937

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Publisher: Scribner

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1937

Categories: NONFICTION