The Golden Mountain by Irene Kai audiobook

The Golden Mountain: Beyond the American Dream

By Irene Kai
A Cedar House Audio Production
Read by Anna Fields

Blackstone Publishing
11.11 Hours • Unabridged
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A journey back in time, The Golden Mountain is the gripping story of four generations of Chinese women who live and die under the restrictions of their culture—except for one, the author. Her story tells of growing up in Hong Kong and of her transition to New York City, where she struggled to meld the American dream with her ethnic background. Finally, at age fifty she dares to move into the present and understand the true nature of dreams and what it means to live. Spanning continents, generations, immigrations, cultural changes, and social movements, The Golden Mountain is the deeply inspiring tale of a woman claiming her power.

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Summary

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A 2005 Foreword Magazine Best Book

A journey back in time, The Golden Mountain is the gripping story of four generations of Chinese women who live and die under the restrictions of their culture—except for one, the author. Her story tells of growing up in Hong Kong and of her transition to New York City, where she struggled to meld the American dream with her ethnic background. Finally, at age fifty she dares to move into the present and understand the true nature of dreams and what it means to live.

Spanning continents, generations, immigrations, cultural changes, and social movements, The Golden Mountain is the deeply inspiring tale of a woman claiming her power.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“The calm emotional authority and dramatic range of Anna Fields add depth and continuity to this powerful morality tale…The strength of these characters is vivid and unforgettable.” —AudioFile
“The Golden Mountain is a story of empowerment, courage, and forgiveness—lessons that transcend even those influences that would isolate us.” —Mail Tribune (Medford, Oregon)
“Passionate and profound…That the story is true makes this ingenious and beautiful work all the more compelling.” —Jean Houston, author of A Mythic Life
“Irene embraces her American life with frustration, fortitude, and rebellion—emerging a dynamic, spiritually-centered, truly twenty-first century woman. A must-read.” —Joan Kenley, author of Voice Power
“A unique and fascinating view into deep cultural roots and how they both challenge and nourish the growth of new branches in another culture across an ocean.” —Elisabet Sahtouris, PhD
“This is a gripping story of transformation, courage, and enlightenment. Four women survive enormous odds under the restrictions of their culture until Irene dares move into the present to catch her breath of freedom. A deeply inspiring example of a woman claiming her power. Kept me engrossed to the last word.” —Hazel Deane

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Author Bio: Irene Kai

Author Bio: Irene Kai

Irene Kai was born in Hong Kong and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and the Royal College of Art in London. Formerly a professor at Penn State University, Irene has traveled extensively and now makes her home in Ashland, Oregon.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography
Runtime: 11.11
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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