Out of the Gobi
Book • 2019
Weijian Shan's memoir, *Out of the Gobi*, recounts his incredible journey from being exiled to the Gobi Desert during Mao's Cultural Revolution to becoming a leading figure in international finance.
The book offers a vivid account of China's transformation and Shan's experiences in America, providing insights into both countries' cultures and economies.
Shan's story is a testament to resilience and determination, as he navigated from manual labor to earning a Ph.D.
at UC Berkeley and later becoming a professor at the Wharton School.
The book offers a vivid account of China's transformation and Shan's experiences in America, providing insights into both countries' cultures and economies.
Shan's story is a testament to resilience and determination, as he navigated from manual labor to earning a Ph.D.
at UC Berkeley and later becoming a professor at the Wharton School.
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Athena Cao as a personal memoir recounting the author's life experiences in China and America.
Athena Cao as a personal memoir recounting the author's life experiences in China and America.
Out of the Gobi: Weijian Shan on the Cultural Revolution, economic reform, and U.S.-China ties
