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John Jung is a phenomenon: a career academic turned "outsider" scholar, he has managed to reshape our understanding of the Chinese American experience by his novel historical studies. Part memoir, part how-to book, it provides a detailed and engaging study of author Jung's transformation from a psychologist into a historian, as well as lessons for independent researchers.
Greg Robinson, Professor of History, University of Quebec
A Chinese American Odyssey is an account of a vital retirement, of people he met along the way, history of Chinese in North America, the ins and outs of self-publishing, the book talk circuit, and much more.
Paul Rosenblatt, Professor Emeritus, Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.
His writing style is folksy as well as intimate. His memoir truly reflects my similar journey as a Bamboo on Gold Mountain. Another literary masterpiece by Dr. John Jung, a true giant.
Raymond D. Chong
From the Preface:
With A Chinese American Odyssey I hope that seeing how I studied, wrote, and spoke about the history of Chinese in America will help guide and encourage others to undertake similar writing and publishing activities to further the understanding and improvement of the place of Chinese in America. What I have learned may help others avoid some of
my mistakes and obstacles that confronted me.
John’s richly contextualized tales of his unique experiences as a Chinese makes the book an insightful cultural biography. Anyone interested in Chinese America, or how to succeed in a post- retirement career, should read this highly enjoyable memoir.
Yong Chen, Professor of History, University of California, Irvine.
“A Chinese American Odyssey” recounts John’s growth not only in a new discipline. but in his feeling Chinese. But this book is much more than a story of his personal growth. It proves that retirement need not be an end, but can be a beginning. It’s an inspiration not only for old professors, but everyone –– because sooner or later, if you are lucky, you will retire and wonder what’s left.
Ronald Gallimore, Distinguished Professor Emeritus University of California, Los Angeles
Odyssey focuses on the process of writing life stories to open the curtain to reveal the awful beauty of the personal difficulties that have made his Chinese American histories so impactful with an ever-growing regional, national, and international audience.
Stephanie Y. Evans, Chair, African American Studies, Africana Women’s Studies, and History, Clark Atlanta University