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Tong Sing: The Know Everything Book [Paperback]

Dr. Charles Windridge (Author), Cheng Kam Fong (Author)
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December 5, 2000
From astrology to palmistry, from Buddhism to Taoism, from dim sum to acupuncture -- the Tong Sing is the almanac of all things Chinese.

The West has always looked to the East -- especially to China -- for wisdom on a host of subjects from alternative medicine to philosophy to cuisine. Now, all that Eastern intelligence is available in this one delightful, beautifully packaged book -- Tong Sing. Surely the oldest encyclopedia in the world, it was originally created in 2250 B.C. by China's astrologers and sages -- even its title translates as the "Know All Things Book." Brilliantly illustrated with traditional paintings, drawings, and calligraphy this thoroughly modern version teaches everything from how to use chop sticks to how to read astrological profiles.

Dr. Charles Windridge has fashioned the perfect pop reference guide filled with fun descriptions of favorite classic Chinese dishes, beliefs, customs, and festivals. It describes how to foretell the future, use the I Ching, or even choose the best time to conceive a child.


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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Three Rivers Press (December 5, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0609807331
  • ISBN-13: 978-0609807330
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,536,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Utter rubbish ..., April 5, 2007
This review is from: Tong Sing: The Know Everything Book (Paperback)
Tong Sing is the chinese equivalent of the Farmer's Almanac, not a collection of random factoids that people think are "Chinese".

He is one of those "white guys" who thinks he is an authority in Chinese culture because his wife is Chinese, but in fact he doesn't know anything beyond eating with chopsticks. Flipping through the pages, it shows how little he knows or appreciates it.

If his aim is to make fun of the Chiense stereotype, his efforts are half-baked at best. This book offends those who care about the Chinese culture, and spreads lies for those who don't.
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for those who want a broad view., January 16, 2004
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Stephen V. Driscoll (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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I must say other reviews knock it based on the authors personal opinion, oh well. The content of the book I found greatly intresting and I couldnt put the book down. It is the broad aspect view I've been looking for!
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not the real Tong Sing, but includes many Chinese Things, December 8, 2003
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The authors of this book is creative to introduce Chinese culture in a book seems to be a tong sing which is a fortune-telling book in China. This book includes sufficient information about Chinese culture such as cuisine, festivals, etc. It is really an interesting book to learn Chinese culture for non-Chinese.
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