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Chapter 1: Going to China—The introductory chapter is divided into 3 segments. It describes Charles' excitement about going to China, tension and discord between him and his girlfriend, the feelings of inspiration to represent the U.S., and his airport experience in Beijing (6 photos).
Chapter 2: Dongbei Yucai School—This chapter is a detailed account of Charles' experiences teaching at the top boarding school in China. This facility has a strenuous student schedule and high academic achievements. At this school, he demonstrated various teaching methodologies and developed a unique teaching style (7 photos).
Chapter 3: Living in Shenyang—The book's third chapter details a history of this ancient city in Northeast China, the lifestyle and social life of foreign English teachers, Charles' first Chinese girlfriend, learning and understanding the Chinese culture, and finding marijuana growing in the wild (21 photos).
Chapter 4: Hard Times in Shenyang—In this chapter, Charles explains what is was like meeting Chinese dignitaries, living a rich lifestyle and subsequent loss of income from program cancellation, the SARS epidemic, experiencing economic difficulty, and his motivation to develop an educational service company in China (8 photos).
Chapter 5: Formulating A.E.T.T.—Chapter 5 spells out how Charles developed a series of picture vocabulary assessment instruments that measure how well a Chinese person understands English. It also explains the basis of his educational testing and training company. Additional information includes how Charles became a victim of a business scam and the threats of intimidation he received from Chinese gangsters (14 photos).
Chapter 6: The Great Walls of China—This chapter includes a tale of the history of The Great Wall coupled with authentic photos of recent visits at the various Great Walls, demonstrating the multicultural tourist attraction. It also includes a brief description of China's most famous cultural sites, including the Summer Palace, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square in the wake of the 1989 massacre (32 photos).
Chapter 7: Working Hard and Playing Hard—In 2004, Charles moved A.E.T.T. staff to Beijing, making many new friends and business contacts. The service developed a marketing strategy for the 19 to 25 age group and expanded company operations. Instructors began teaching professional students and working with training schools. They also enjoyed the Beijing nightlife (13 color photos).
Chapter 8: Teaching English in the Corporate Sector—This chapter includes a feature on Charles' business partner and best friend, Craig Oliver. Additional information includes Charles' developed expertise in teaching business professionals and penetrating corporate and multinational companies. He lectured at more than 40 universities in China. We learn 2007 was Charles' most successful year financially, with him earning 1.2 million yuan or $150,000 (19 photos).
Chapter 9: My Best Friends in China—Charles' speech and experience as a judge at the national English speaking contest is detailed in Chapter 9. It also includes a synopsis of some of the people (angels) who became a part of his life in China, making his 6-year stay pleasant and productive. Included are the evil apartment owner and his girlfriend, Jane Zhang (31 photos).
Chapter 10: The Chinese Educational System—This chapter takes a comprehensive look at the educational system in China. Charles chronicles his experience at every level of education from kindergarten to Ph.D. in China, including private tutoring and teaching other instructors. Also includes is an in-depth look at New Oriental, China's largest training school. Samples of instructional materials as well as 100 employment contacts are also provided. (32 photos)
Chapter 11: Opportunities in China—In this chapter, Charles takes a look at some opportunities to teach specialized English, such as English for Math and Science teachers and Medical English for health care providers. He also focuses on the Zhuang people in Guangxi province and the 54 ethnic minority groups in China (8 photos).
Chapter 12: Living in a Communist Society—The final and most poignant saga begins with a look at communism and China's socio-economic classes. It focuses on China's rapid economic development in preparing for the 2008 Olympics games, and the dismal year for the rich. Charles discusses the impact of the global economic crisis, giving an overview of the bleak employment outlook. He also gives us a riveting tale of being incarcerated in a Beijing detention center, and the inspiration he received from the Robinson Crusoe novel and his hero, Nelson Mandela (25 photos).
Overview—The overview explains how Charles audaciously experimented on new repertoires and innovations in his teaching. His mission was to bridge the gaps between cultures, providing him with a humbling and fulfilling opportunity. In this chapter, Charles also examines America's election of its first African-American president, and how racial tensions are still woven deep into the American fabric. (4 photos)
After reading his biography, Charles hopes that more Americans will have a better understanding of 21st century China and a more favorable view of Chinese people. His book is available for translation into Chinese for sale to the huge Chinese educational and professional segments. Buy Now!
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