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Paper Tigress: A Life In The Hong Kong Government
Paper Tigress: A Life In The Hong Kong Government
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Before she retired in 2006, her life was shaped by the momentous events that rocked Hong Kong during those action-packed years: corruption and the police mutiny, the growth of the new towns, the currency crisis of 1983, Tiananmen Square, the change of sovereignty and the devastation of SARS. The backdrop to her story ranges from Kowloon’s infamous Walled City to Government House to the rural New Territories.
Paper Tigress is full of humour and incident and, at the same time, an accessible account of modern Hong Kong and the forces that shaped it.
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Insightful autobiographical account of Hong Kong's history.
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Who is this book for?
Paper Tigress offers a captivating glimpse into Hong Kong's dynamic history through Rachel Cartland’s personal journey. Her stories bring to life the political intrigue, societal changes, and cultural shifts over decades, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in how a city evolved through extraordinary times. It’s like having a front-row seat to historic moments narrated with wit and warmth.