Chinese Rocks
In 2005, Robert McDonnagh finds himself bored by his droll middle class life in Canada as a shipper and receiver for a grocery wholesaler. After a series of personal issues culminate in a break-up with his longtime girlfriend, Cathy James, he opts to quit his job and embark on a career as an English teacher overseas. His decision resonates with Cathy, who proposes they begin their careers together in China.
A recruiting agency places them in jobs at a training center in the industrial city of Handan. Despite the vast cultural differences, they are quickly assimilated into the community and take to their new jobs so well that at the end of their one year contract they are offered a contract for another year, which they accept.
Shortly after signing their new new contract, Cathy discovers she's pregnant.
Following the completion of their first contract, they return to Canada for a visit and have vastly different reactions. Cathy finds she's homesick and missing her family, while Robert feels out of place and misses his "home" in China.
Upon their return to China, Cathy endures an emotionally trying pregnancy, but eventually gives birth to their son, Tyler.
Seeking better opportunities both personally and professionally, Cathy and Robert move to Beijing after completing their second contract. Robert takes a job at a prestigious aviation and aeronautics university, while Cathy is hired to teach at the attached middle school.
Midway through their first year in Beijing, Cathy's parents come for an extended 3 month visit. During their stay, Cathy realizes she misses home and her family too much to continue her ex-pat life and decides to take Tyler and return to Canada.
After the departure of his girlfriend and son, Robert sets about attempting to build a new life for himself. In the process, he struggles with alcoholism, drug abuse and a series of dysfunctional associations with younger Chinese women, but finds a home in the Beijing underground rock scene.
As he nears the end of his fifth year in China, Robert is informed that due to an obscure policy about hiring foreign teachers who have been in China for five years or longer, the university can no longer continue to employ him. In the process of seeking new employment, Robert realizes that his time in China as hit a high point that he can't get back. He also realizes that his time in China has ruined him for conventional life, and rather than returning home, he opts to move to Thailand and continue his teaching career.
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A recruiting agency places them in jobs at a training center in the industrial city of Handan. Despite the vast cultural differences, they are quickly assimilated into the community and take to their new jobs so well that at the end of their one year contract they are offered a contract for another year, which they accept.
Shortly after signing their new new contract, Cathy discovers she's pregnant.
Following the completion of their first contract, they return to Canada for a visit and have vastly different reactions. Cathy finds she's homesick and missing her family, while Robert feels out of place and misses his "home" in China.
Upon their return to China, Cathy endures an emotionally trying pregnancy, but eventually gives birth to their son, Tyler.
Seeking better opportunities both personally and professionally, Cathy and Robert move to Beijing after completing their second contract. Robert takes a job at a prestigious aviation and aeronautics university, while Cathy is hired to teach at the attached middle school.
Midway through their first year in Beijing, Cathy's parents come for an extended 3 month visit. During their stay, Cathy realizes she misses home and her family too much to continue her ex-pat life and decides to take Tyler and return to Canada.
After the departure of his girlfriend and son, Robert sets about attempting to build a new life for himself. In the process, he struggles with alcoholism, drug abuse and a series of dysfunctional associations with younger Chinese women, but finds a home in the Beijing underground rock scene.
As he nears the end of his fifth year in China, Robert is informed that due to an obscure policy about hiring foreign teachers who have been in China for five years or longer, the university can no longer continue to employ him. In the process of seeking new employment, Robert realizes that his time in China as hit a high point that he can't get back. He also realizes that his time in China has ruined him for conventional life, and rather than returning home, he opts to move to Thailand and continue his teaching career.
Chinese Rocks
In 2005, Robert McDonnagh finds himself bored by his droll middle class life in Canada as a shipper and receiver for a grocery wholesaler. After a series of personal issues culminate in a break-up with his longtime girlfriend, Cathy James, he opts to quit his job and embark on a career as an English teacher overseas. His decision resonates with Cathy, who proposes they begin their careers together in China.
A recruiting agency places them in jobs at a training center in the industrial city of Handan. Despite the vast cultural differences, they are quickly assimilated into the community and take to their new jobs so well that at the end of their one year contract they are offered a contract for another year, which they accept.
Shortly after signing their new new contract, Cathy discovers she's pregnant.
Following the completion of their first contract, they return to Canada for a visit and have vastly different reactions. Cathy finds she's homesick and missing her family, while Robert feels out of place and misses his "home" in China.
Upon their return to China, Cathy endures an emotionally trying pregnancy, but eventually gives birth to their son, Tyler.
Seeking better opportunities both personally and professionally, Cathy and Robert move to Beijing after completing their second contract. Robert takes a job at a prestigious aviation and aeronautics university, while Cathy is hired to teach at the attached middle school.
Midway through their first year in Beijing, Cathy's parents come for an extended 3 month visit. During their stay, Cathy realizes she misses home and her family too much to continue her ex-pat life and decides to take Tyler and return to Canada.
After the departure of his girlfriend and son, Robert sets about attempting to build a new life for himself. In the process, he struggles with alcoholism, drug abuse and a series of dysfunctional associations with younger Chinese women, but finds a home in the Beijing underground rock scene.
As he nears the end of his fifth year in China, Robert is informed that due to an obscure policy about hiring foreign teachers who have been in China for five years or longer, the university can no longer continue to employ him. In the process of seeking new employment, Robert realizes that his time in China as hit a high point that he can't get back. He also realizes that his time in China has ruined him for conventional life, and rather than returning home, he opts to move to Thailand and continue his teaching career.
A recruiting agency places them in jobs at a training center in the industrial city of Handan. Despite the vast cultural differences, they are quickly assimilated into the community and take to their new jobs so well that at the end of their one year contract they are offered a contract for another year, which they accept.
Shortly after signing their new new contract, Cathy discovers she's pregnant.
Following the completion of their first contract, they return to Canada for a visit and have vastly different reactions. Cathy finds she's homesick and missing her family, while Robert feels out of place and misses his "home" in China.
Upon their return to China, Cathy endures an emotionally trying pregnancy, but eventually gives birth to their son, Tyler.
Seeking better opportunities both personally and professionally, Cathy and Robert move to Beijing after completing their second contract. Robert takes a job at a prestigious aviation and aeronautics university, while Cathy is hired to teach at the attached middle school.
Midway through their first year in Beijing, Cathy's parents come for an extended 3 month visit. During their stay, Cathy realizes she misses home and her family too much to continue her ex-pat life and decides to take Tyler and return to Canada.
After the departure of his girlfriend and son, Robert sets about attempting to build a new life for himself. In the process, he struggles with alcoholism, drug abuse and a series of dysfunctional associations with younger Chinese women, but finds a home in the Beijing underground rock scene.
As he nears the end of his fifth year in China, Robert is informed that due to an obscure policy about hiring foreign teachers who have been in China for five years or longer, the university can no longer continue to employ him. In the process of seeking new employment, Robert realizes that his time in China as hit a high point that he can't get back. He also realizes that his time in China has ruined him for conventional life, and rather than returning home, he opts to move to Thailand and continue his teaching career.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781624889110 |
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| Publisher: | BookBaby |
| Publication date: | 01/22/2013 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 581 |
| File size: | 4 MB |
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