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Illustrator James McMullan presents a memoir of his early years in North China, detailing how the turbulence of World II and his travels with his mother profoundly influenced his childhood, youth, and later work as an artist. The book combines McMullan’s own illustrations with reflective narrative, offering insight into the life of an American expat family during a pivotal period in Chinese history.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: James McMullan
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