For decades I've been obsessed with the concept of the Kowloon Walled City, a slum of cramped apartment buildings that surrounded an old Chinese yamen, or government building, not too far from the old Kai Tak Airport. The history is absolutely fascinating, and for more about it … [Read more...]
Return to Hong Kong, Day 2
On our second day in Hong Kong, I brought Tom to the Jewish cemetery, which wasn't too far from our hotel. To get there, we walked past cemeteries of all the major religions. The Muslim cemetery was across from our hotel.We also passed a Catholic cemetery and a Parsee … [Read more...]
Return to Hong Kong, Day 1
After a whirlwind trip to Hong Kong, I'm back in Chicago and excited to share photos and highlights from just four days in my favorite city. I hope you enjoy this post and the ones to follow. Here's day one!Tom and I stayed at the intersection of Wan Chai, Happy Valley, and … [Read more...]
Interview with author Lee Kofman
I am so excited to feature an interview with author Lee Kofman! Her new memoir, The Dangerous Bride (Melbourne University Press, 2014) is an honest, thrilling story about marriage, immigration, and identity. I hope you enjoy the interview.I was intrigued by the path your … [Read more...]
SEVEN LETTERS FROM PARIS Blog Tour!
I am beyond thrilled to be a part of Samantha Verant's blog tour for her new memoir, Seven Letters from Paris (Sourcebooks, 2014). I read this book in two days and it's quickly become one of my favorite memoirs ever!Samantha and I share a publisher, and that's how I first … [Read more...]
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