Intersect on the Media Information Highway: An Autobiographical Trilogy [Paperback]

Jack Hobbs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 20, 2002

"The biographical story of three "ordinary" extraordinary men from China, Japan and the U.S. growing up and coming of age during the Great Depression, the Second World War and the Korean War. Each author gives us his unique perspective on the world events surrounding and shaping his life...the Cultural Revolution in China, the sexual revolution in the democracies, and the information revolution worldwide. The common threads binding these men are their humble backgrounds, resilience in the face of adversity, thirst for knowledge, drive, ambition, sense of humor and serendipitous globetrotting career paths. Born within months of one another, their lives follow incredibly similar patterns, finally converging in the 90's as they are pulled together by their careers in media telecommunications. This book is a great read for anyone in sales or broadcasting, or with a passion for 20th century history and international cooperation."-James Christopher, Cox Radio, Atlanta, GA"A riveting read, Intersect on the Media Information Highway is heart wrenching and at times hilarious, but shows how no matter where we come from, we can make a difference in the world."-John Grabosky, Resident Artist, Lynn, MA"Three diverse cultures, three unique men. Intersect on the Media Information Highway takes us on their personal journey through life...and what an experience it is. Three lives so different. Yet they meet...they "intersect" in the dynamic world of media and communication. Rich with authentic 20th century history, this book makes us realize that the world may not be so big after all. You'll want to read it again and again."-Patricia Giordano, Member and Executive Officer, A Book Club, Morris County, NJ

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Xu XiongXiong (Lao Xu) was born in Qingdao, China, in December 1932. As part of a stream of Chinese refugees fleeing the invading Japanese troops, Lao Xu, his mother, and brothers and sisters, embark on a dangerous journey through the western part of China. They finally settle in Sushou as the war ends. Lao Xu narrates his youthful experience as a soldier-interpreter in Korea resisting the ?American aggressor? during the early fifties. He then relates his experiences as a diplomatic courier. Later, during the ?Cultural Revolution? he and his family are relocated to the distant countryside for ?re-training?, enduring physical hardships and chaotic political mind games. He concludes his narration with the fortuitous events that lead to his eventual high-ranking assignment at Central China Television (CCTV). Lao Xu is currently a media consultant in Beijing.Naotada Osaki (Tad) was born in Kyoto, Japan, in December 1933. Tad recounts his boyhood experiences of the war. Spared the bombing raids, he recalls the ?starvation? lines and the emperor?s radio announcement on the day of surrender. Tad takes us through his early adult years, his love for music, and his flair for the entrepreneurial. He begins his media career as reporter for the Japan Times, moving into public relations, and then working for Coke in Public Relations and Marketing in Tokyo. Tad moves on to coke headquarters in Atlanta, returning to Tokyo to form his own consultancy business. He is the president of ISI, Inc., Tokyo, and is a regular editorial contributor to Television Asia.John Francis Hobbs (Jack) was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, in October 1932. Jack describes his young life during the depression and later during the war years. While his first serious love was music, Jack began his media career in the hometown newspaper?s ad sales department, moving later to metropolitan newspapers in Philadelphia. He moved to the radio business and describes his radio station general manager?s experiences i

Product Details

• Paperback: 434 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (May 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595227406
• ISBN-13: 978-0595227402
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,731,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)