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Moon Living Abroad in China

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After reading almost every book available on the topic of China and living in China, this was by far one of the very best. I really appreciated how the Strother's candor and personal experiences added to the book. The book is so interesting, I was actually able to read this book cover to cover in about a weekend. All the tips and pointers allowed my husband and I to feel more prepared for our visit to China prior to our actual move. While visiting China, we met with expatriates currently living there and their comments echoed what I read in this book, making me feel much more comfortable about being prepared for the move. This book is a must have for anyone considering a move to China!

this book contains extremely helpful information that is presented clearly and consisely. The strothers have taken great care to create a book that is useful and practical for anyone interested in living in China. They have covered every topic imaginable and have sought to provide everything one might need.

We read Living Abroad in China while we were on our fact finding trip to China in the Summer of 2007. We found the book to be incredibly helpful as well as easy and fun to read. I can't imagine planning a move to China without this book.

I was impressed by the positive comments and the honest description of what life is really like for a foreigner in China. I'm reading the book with a highlighter and I'm sure I'll be able to put many of the suggestions into practice. It even helped me understand more about Chinatowns in my own country. I can't wait to go to China!

Enjoyed reading this book due to his openness and the flow of the writing. Jam packed with practical information and presented in a positive way. It is a definite keeper which I'm sure I will go back to again and again.

This is an amazing resource for anyone interested in living in China. The information is pretty up-to-date and gives you great insights to cities that will appeal to most American Expats. I plan to teach in China for a year or two when I retire, and this book has given me more helpful information than anything I can cobble piecemeal from the internet.

The Strother's have unique first hand experience from living in China and portray this in a tangible, relate-able way. It's not too complex to wrap your head around. Its a simple read to get the relevant information needed. No Fluff, purely applicable knowledge. Whether for business or pleasure, this is a must read for those venturing to China.

I bought this book as I was about to take just a short trip to China. I found it informative, and enlightening. I enjoyed the in depth analysis of the chinese social customs and the maps of how to get around and good places to go. I also enjoy Strothers' personal style as it gives the book a little personality and flair. A must-have if traveling or moving to China.

you can not get a better guide to what life will be like in China than this. Having already lived in Taiwan, I had some frame of reference but still am not quite sure what to expect with China. I feel like all bases are very well covered with this book and would reccommend it to anyone who is planning on living in China.

This book gives information that I wanted to know about everyday life in the new moved-in city, as well as lots of info about the preparation.

Really what I needed.