SOCIAL SCIENCES

Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China

by Alec Ash
Arcade: Skyhorse. Mar. 2017. 336p. photos. ISBN 9781628727647. $25.99; ebk. ISBN 9781628727654. SOC SCI
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Following the lives of six Chinese Millennials (the people profiled were born between 1985 and 1990), this work by journalist Ash shows readers how these six individuals are coming of age in a world very different from their parents, and in a time of great transition in China. While they all end up with a university education and have common issues relating to their family, relationships, housing, and cultural traditions, each person is unique in their own way. Profiles span the gamut of patriots, rebels, a college instructor, small business owners, a singer, a fashionista, and even an Internet gamer. Readers can easily see how they are similar to other Millennials around the world, struggling to live their lives and work toward their goals and dreams.
VERDICT This entertaining look into modern China that provides a glimpse into the experiences of its young citizens will be of interest to those seeking stories of the country and its culture.
Reviewed by Melissa Aho, Univ. of Minnesota Bio-Medical Lib., Minneapolis , Mar 01, 2017
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