When Tania McCartney discovered she'd be moving her husband, self and
two kids under the age of five to China for four years, she was 95
percent horrified. What she never expected was to fall in love. Beijing
seeped under her skin and grabbed hold of her heart ... a love affair
that inspired 'Beijing Tai Tai', a collection of shrewdly observed,
heartfelt and humorous insights into Beijing expatriate life. Intensely
personal, at times a little controversial, 'Beijing Tai Tai' is a
rollercoaster ride of honesty and openness as a wife (tai tai) and
mother juggles suburban family life in urban Beijing. Presented in a
series of love/hate column-like snippets -- on topics ranging from the
consumption of bull testicles to the life-altering experience of walking
the Great Wall -- it exposes expatriate life in a country on the brink
of great change. From tragic hair moments and bustling silk markets to
China's quest to stay true to its ancient origins, 'Beijing Tai Tai' is
a book for anyone interested in this diverse and culturally rich
country. It's for anyone, from anywhere, who knows what it's like to
fall in love, explore new worlds and live with challenges. It's about
life in a city full of soaring highs and disconsolate lows -- but never
anything less than remarkable."This book is perfect for those who want
to learn about experiencing new and diverse cultures and all the
challenging lows and intense highs in between." - Giftrap Magazine
