Oracle Bones: A Journey Between China's Past and Present featuring Peter Hessler
Hessler discusses his book Oracle Bones, which compares modern day China to its past. The title is derived from an archaeological site in China where the earliest form of writing was found inscribed on shells and bones. During this discussion, Mr. Hessler reads letters from young Chinese students who migrated from the countryside to the rapidly growing cities.
Peter Hessler is Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker. He also writes for National Geographic. His earlier book on being a Peace Corps volunteer in China is called "River Town."
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Peter Hessler
Peter Hessler is Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker. He also writes for National Geographic. His earlier book on being a Peace Corps volunteer in China is called "River Town."
I was especially interested by his contrast of the small town President Clinton came from, which was named Hope, and the home of his Chinese student, which was called Number 10 Village Number 3 Production Team.