Paper Tigress: A life in the Hong Kong Government
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9881900387 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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She lives in Hong Kong.. Rachel Cartland has held various senior posts in government
She lives in Hong Kong.. About the AuthorRachel Cartland has held various senior posts in government
Carola Barton said Wonderful story of life in Hong Kong. My husband and I lived in Hong Kong for Wonderful story of life in Hong Kong My husband and I lived in Hong Kong for 3 years and still are quite fascinated by this most intriguing city and the many stories of the lives of both ex-pats and Chinese residents. This book was a realistic portrayal of the various aspects of political, social and professional life there, as well as a most interesting memoir which could be enjoyed by anyone. It is very well-written and I looked forward to reading it each day.. years and still are quite fascinated by this most intriguing city and the many stories of the lives of both ex-pats and Chinese residents. This book was a realistic portrayal of the various aspects of political, social and professional life there, as well as a most interesting memoir which could be enjoyed by anyone. It is very well-written and I looked forward to reading it each day.. Will there be a kindle version coming out? Ian Goff Will there be a kindle version coming out? I would love to read this book and add to my collection of Hong Kong based memoirs.
This accessible account of modern Hong Kong ranges from Kowloon’s infamous Walled City to Government House to the villages of the New Territories.. Rachel Cartland came to Hong Kong in 1972 as one of just two female expatriates in the Hong Kong Government’s elite administrative grade. Before she retired in 2006, her life was shaped by the events that rocked Hong Kong during those momentous years: corruption and the police mutiny, currency crisis, Tiananmen Square, the change of sovereignty and the devastation of SARS