Mr. China: A Memoir [Paperback]

Mr. Chinatells the rollicking story of a young man who goes to China with the misguided notion that he will help bring the Chinese into the modern world, only to be schooled by the most resourceful and creative operators he would ever meet. Part memoir, part parable,Mr. Chinais one man's coming-of-age story where he learns to respect and admire the nation he sought to conquer.

Lots of Western businessmen have China war stories, but only Tim Clissold has written . . . this funny book.One of the wittiest, most compelling accounts of anything Ive read in a long time. A terrific book.A compelling account, related with sly humor and hard-earned wisdom.Hugely entertaining&Clissold loves China&but he also views it with clarity and no small amount of humor.Hard to put down... with passionate characters and vivid landscapes. Clissold excels at analyzing a strange business culture....Present at the creation of Chinas economic miracle, Clissolds memoir is an instant classic. Sharply observed, funny as hell. Indispensible.An adventure tale. Clissold is a wonderful and compassionate narrator (with) a deep respect for the culture, language, and history.One would be hard-pressed to find a serious Western investor in China who isnt aware of Clissolds eye-opening account.