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Don't Just Cry Uncle: How Chinese Tell In-Laws From Out-Laws [Spiral-bound]

Benedict Norbert Wong (Author)


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Book Description

June 2004
Available for the first time, this handy guidebook to Chinese kinship terms covers the basic forms of address for the father's, mother's, and in-laws lineage -- in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. Complete with pull-out family trees and multiple terms for "in-laws" (paternal lineage) and "out-laws" (maternal lineage), this book is illustrated with colorful, original calligraphy by the author.

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About the Author

Benedict Norbert Wong learned Chinese tradition first-hand from his grandmother in Fresno, CA, and his parents in Salinas, CA. An award-winning advertising writer, illustrator, and designer, he is also an author and illustrator of books for children and adults. Ben has headed his own creative marketing firm, co-founded an advertising/direct marketing agency, and owned a graphic design firm. A recognized expert in targeted marketing and Asian marketing, he has been a speaker at conferences throughout the U.S., as well as in Hong Kong and Singapore. He is a popular guest speaker, storyteller, and writing consultant at schools throughout California.

Product Details

  • Spiral-bound: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Taiji Arts Publishing; Spi Blg edition (June 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0972819290
  • ISBN-13: 978-0972819299
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.8 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,236,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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