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From Publishers Weekly
As a writer and editor for Rolling Stone , Fong-Torres was both witness to and active participant in the late-'60s counterculture, whose penchant for casual sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll was epitomized by the hippie scene in his native San Francisco. As a first-generation Chinese American, Fong-Torres was torn between this alluring American lifestyle and the traditional cultural heritage his immigrant parents struggled fiercely to instill in their five children. His autobiography is peppered with colorful anecdotes about the early days at Rolling Stone and its flamboyant editor, Jann Wenner, but the memoir's chief interest is in its moving account of the author's attempt to negotiate a peaceable compromise between a son's enthusiasm for trendy culture and his parents' desire that he embrace antithetical Chinese traditions instead. Although he borders on the patronizing when discussing his romantic attachments, Fong-Torres redeems himself by demonstrating a broad knowledge of and sympathy for both Chinese and American traditions.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Fong-Torres, a founding editor of Rolling Stone , rose to fame as one of America's top rock and entertainment journalists through interviews with the likes of Bob Dylan and Ray Charles. With a professional sensitivity to conflicting issues, he describes the frustrations he felt growing up with a double identity--Chinese and American. The constant struggle between the urge to assimilate into the American mainstream and a strong sense of obligation to his parents and Chinese tradition gives ironic twists to his life, affecting his career in radio and journalism, his relationships with both Caucasian and Chinese women, and even his way of communicating with his parents. Unlike his journey through life, Fong-Torres's writing is smooth and right to the point. Under the bitter and regretful overtones lurk a good sense of humor and wit. Recommended for most collections.
- Mark Meng, St. John's Univ. Lib., New York
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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As a writer and editor for Rolling Stone , Fong-Torres was both witness to and active participant in the late-'60s counterculture, whose penchant for casual sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll was epitomized by the hippie scene in his native San Francisco. As a first-generation Chinese American, Fong-Torres was torn between this alluring American lifestyle and the traditional cultural heritage his immigrant parents struggled fiercely to instill in their five children. His autobiography is peppered with colorful anecdotes about the early days at Rolling Stone and its flamboyant editor, Jann Wenner, but the memoir's chief interest is in its moving account of the author's attempt to negotiate a peaceable compromise between a son's enthusiasm for trendy culture and his parents' desire that he embrace antithetical Chinese traditions instead. Although he borders on the patronizing when discussing his romantic attachments, Fong-Torres redeems himself by demonstrating a broad knowledge of and sympathy for both Chinese and American traditions.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Fong-Torres, a founding editor of Rolling Stone , rose to fame as one of America's top rock and entertainment journalists through interviews with the likes of Bob Dylan and Ray Charles. With a professional sensitivity to conflicting issues, he describes the frustrations he felt growing up with a double identity--Chinese and American. The constant struggle between the urge to assimilate into the American mainstream and a strong sense of obligation to his parents and Chinese tradition gives ironic twists to his life, affecting his career in radio and journalism, his relationships with both Caucasian and Chinese women, and even his way of communicating with his parents. Unlike his journey through life, Fong-Torres's writing is smooth and right to the point. Under the bitter and regretful overtones lurk a good sense of humor and wit. Recommended for most collections.
- Mark Meng, St. John's Univ. Lib., New York
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
See all Editorial Reviews
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