Taiwan Journal: Ten Historic Days [Hardcover]

John Tomikel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0910042373 | ISBN-13: 978-0910042376 | Publication Date: June 1979

Taiwan Journal is a fascinating account of a trip to Taiwan in December 1978 and January 1979 when the United States unexpectedly broke diplomatic relations with "Formosa" and officially "recognized" the Beijing regime as the true government of China. Historical events are documented. Book explains the political, economic and social structure of Taiwan at that time. Well illustrated with map, photos and line drawings by the author.

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About the Author

Dr. John Tomikel was professor of geography at California State College at the time of this writing. He is the author of several books in his professional field as well as four books of poetry. He is an avid student of international affairs and was once a candidate for U.S. Congress. His wife Bonnie is an instructor of anthropology. They have traveled extensively and speak with authority concerning world cultures.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 149 pages
• Publisher: Allegheny Pr (June 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910042373
• ISBN-13: 978-0910042376
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,588,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Tomikel was born on April 30, 1928 in the rural town of Cuddy in southwestern Pennsylvania. His parents were immigrants from Slovakia. His mother was forty years old and his father was fifty years old at the time. His father worked in the coal mines when he was nine years old. John worked his way through college and began teaching in 1951 when his father died. He was drafted into the army and spent two years in Germany. His book "The Diary of a Soldier" outlines his experiences there. John eventually worked his way to a Ph.D from the University of Pittsburgh. John and his first wife of twenty five years had two daughters, Becky and Anita. He and his second wife have a daughter April and a son Matthew. John retired from college teaching at age 75. He has traveled throughout Europe, especially Russia. He has visited Japan, China, and Taiwan. He is the author of many books on a variety of subjects. His Kindle books include two historical novels on Russia as well as the biographical novel "The Religious Experiences of Tommy." John's non-fiction works include four books on religion and spirituality which have been highly regarded in the Latin community. Most of his works of fiction have a mystical aura about them as well as sexual encounters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Reception in Taiwan, June 18, 2011

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This review is from: Taiwan Journal : Ten Historic Days (Kindle Edition)

President Jimmy Carter had just made the historic announcement that the United States would recognize the communist government as the legitimate government of China and would dramatically change the reltationship with the government in exile in Taiwan. It was unfortunate for the author and his wife who had made arrangements for a trip to Taiwan with a native son. The social climate in Taiwan had changed toward Americans. Against the advice of the State Department the couple made the trip and the author writes about their experiences in the context of their relationship with their friend, "Hong Kong Harry." The mood of Taiwan and the historic implications are given, but the importance of this work is the description of Taiwan and the people at this time in history. Taiwan Journal, Ten Historic Days is a pleasant historic and geographical journey worth reading.