Big in China My Unlikely Adventures Raising a Family Playing the Blues and Becoming a Star in Beijing 1st Edition by Alan Paul ISBN 0061993158

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Author: Alan Paul

The inspiring story of a man, a family, a band, a foreign country, and a new beginning

When Alan Paul’s wife was offered the job as the Wall Street Journal‘s China bureau chief, he saw it as an amazing opportunity to shake up their increasingly staid suburban New Jersey life. Excited and not a little scared, they packed up their three children—ages two, four, and seven—and headed for adventure and uncertainty in Beijing, China.

Based on his award-winning Wall Street Journal Online column, “The Expat Life,” Big in China explores Paul’s unlikely three-and-a-half-year journey of reinvention in this rapidly developing metropolis. He reveals the challenges that he and his family faced while living in a foreign land, including reaching beyond the expat community, coming to terms with his new role as a stay-at-home dad, and learning to navigate and thrive in an unfamiliar culture. By viewing an intimidating challenge as a golden opportunity rather than as a burden, he saw his world open up around him.

At the heart of the memoir is his time fronting Woodie Alan, a blues band he formed with a Chinese partner. The cross-cultural collaboration became an unlikely success. The band embarked on a tour across China, earning the title “Best Band in Beijing” and recording an acclaimed CD of original music sung in both English and Mandarin, which prompted ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons to say, “This is the best Chinese blues band I ever heard. Who knew?” Woodie Alan was symbolic of Paul’s entire China experience and?proof of what transpires when one can suspend preconceived notions and plunge into a new reality.

A testament to the transformative power of a life lived beyond comfortable borders, Big in China reminds us of the importance of always keeping our horizons wide and our thoughts ambitious.

Big in China My Unlikely Adventures Raising a Family Playing the Blues and Becoming a Star in Beijing 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: Arriving in the Middle Kingdom
  The first impressions of Beijing, the cultural shock, and the beginning of an improbable adventure.

• Chapter 2: Starting Over: A Family in a Foreign Land
  The challenges and triumphs of raising a family in a new country, balancing culture shock with the joys of discovery.

• Chapter 3: A New Life in the Chinese Music Scene
  How music became the bridge to understanding a different culture, and the unexpected opportunity to play in Beijing’s blues scene.

• Chapter 4: The Language Barrier Blues
  Learning Mandarin and navigating the language challenges, while discovering the humor and frustration that come with it.

• Chapter 5: Making Friends and Finding Community
  Building relationships in a foreign land, connecting with locals and expats, and the importance of friendship in a new culture.

• Chapter 6: Becoming a Star in Beijing’s Nightlife
  The rise from a relatively unknown musician to a local celebrity, with gigs, performances, and the joy of sharing music with new audiences.

• Chapter 7: The Cultural Tapestry of China
  Delving into the fascinating aspects of Chinese culture, history, and traditions, and how they shape everyday life in Beijing.

• Chapter 8: The Blues and Beijing: An Unexpected Fusion
  Exploring the unique blend of Western blues and Chinese influences, and how music transcends borders to create something new.

• Chapter 9: Family Life in the Fast-Paced City
  Raising children in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic cities, dealing with schools, customs, and family adventures.

• Chapter 10: A Star’s Life: Fame and Challenges
  The realities of becoming a recognized figure in Beijing’s entertainment scene, and the complexities of navigating fame in a foreign culture.

• Chapter 11: Lessons Learned in Beijing
  Reflections on what it means to live and thrive in a culture so different from your own, and the invaluable lessons that come from such an experience.

• Chapter 12: Returning Home: The Long Goodbye
  The bittersweet emotions surrounding the end of the Beijing adventure and returning to the United States, with new insights and a deeper appreciation for both cultures.

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