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    180 Days Abroad with the Chinese Locals: What Textbooks and Classrooms Don't Tell Us About China
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    180 Days Abroad with the Chinese Locals: What Textbooks and Classrooms Don't Tell Us About China

    By Aldo A. Quintana

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    In July 2013, five days after his commencement ceremony from graduate school, he was on an airplane to the People's Republic of China (PRC). Aldo worked for a Chinese corporation and was an English teacher at a five-employee startup. Also, he traveled to cities throughout the country, which included Langfang, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Beijing, and Shanghai.

    He touches base on how a "when in doubt, send it out" moment resulted in the unexpected. Aldo shares how he was able to adapt to an entirely different lifestyle and culture, along with popping the culture-shock bubble in a short amount of time. Plus, the unforeseen surprises, memorable moments, the highs and lows, Chinese business practices, and so on.
    Keep in mind that Aldo doesn’t claim to be a subject matter expert on the Chinese way of life. With the help of some locals and from the many conversations logged in a journal, "180 Days Abroad with the Chinese Locals" reveals topics that textbooks and classrooms don’t tell us about China from a real-world point of view.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAldo A. Quintana
    Release dateDec 7, 2016
    ISBN9781370655281
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    180 Days Abroad with the Chinese Locals: What Textbooks and Classrooms Don't Tell Us About China
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    Aldo A. Quintana

    Why These Books?A problem that readers can experience when choosing a nonfiction book is the massive amounts available on Amazon. Info-dumping causes confusion and fatigue to your brain, which is no bueno. Saying "Forget this" is easier than searching for an eye-catching book cover to click.Some of you might say, "I don't want to read about someone who's worked and lived abroad," or "Who cares!" or "I'm not interested." True, but if you're craving out-of-the-ordinary stories to stimulate your mind, you're in the right place.You don't need to browse on Amazon to get unique and authentic nonfiction/memoir titles because two are at your fingertips. My books on living abroad have interesting facts, strange stories, shocking and giggling moments, plus more. If you're an American, perhaps you'll realize after reading my books that living in the States isn't bad after all. Maybe you'll feel more grateful for the luxuries and conveniences we have too.Why not take a chance? Join me for the rides today!About the AuthorAt AAQ's Independent Writing & Publishing, Aldo provides unique books that let you experience living in another country without spending a chunk of money traveling.Aldo A. Quintana is the Author of "Sweating in the Land of Smiles: Living in Bangkok During the Year of Radical Change," which happens in Thailand during COVID-19.His second book, "The Twists and Turns of Living in Shanghai: Before, During, and After the Honeymoon," concentrates on two and a half years (2017 to 2019) in China's largest city.The first book, "180 Days Abroad with the Chinese Locals: What Textbooks and Classrooms Don’t Tell Us About China," focuses on Langfang, Hebei, China, in 2013.Aldo is a California Bay Area native who holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Business Administration.

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      I have been patiently waiting on the arrival of this book, so when the snippet was enabled yesterday I took a little sneak peak. I must say how compelling the story line opens up. I adored the moments the author shared about his "when in doubt, send it out," it ranges from his experiences in school and how it correlates to himself today. His education plays a huge factor in getting the Golden Ticket to China, and how it changed his whole way of life. I will be looking forward to getting my hard copy as soon as this book hits the shelves.