The experiences of Chinese exchange students in
the United States are the main theme in this collection of short stories. The
deep and touching stories ‘Angels of the Magpie Bridge,’ ‘A Coffee
Maker,’ ‘Double Exposure,’‘A Room with a View,’ ‘Fortune’s
Fool,’ and ‘A Voice in Every Wind’ are nuanced with humor, sincere
tone, and an honest portrayal of feelings.
Qun Wang
was born in Beijing and grew up in Shanghai. He studied English at
the University of Oregon and is now a Professor of Humanities at
California State University, Monterey Bay.
He has published three books and over
sixty academic articles and book reviews. His short stories have
appeared in magazines and journals such as: Timber Creek Review,
The New Observer, In The Grove, and Writer’s Corner.
