EXPAT Opinionated Memories of Forty Years in Hong Kong by Wendy McTavish

A rare memoir by a Hong Kong expat who has been there since 1966. Book is in good conditon with clean white pages, light wear to cover. See photos for cover blurb and condition - enjoy!

From our review: This is the first book I picked up when I decided my next trip was going to be a quickie to Hongkers. I have a thing for travel memoirs that haven't gone through the mill of a mainstream publishing house, I find such books are often much more direct and honest. Expat by Wendy McTavish is a great example. The author and her hubby left a safe but predictiable life in Roma, central Queensland, for a wild Hong Kong in the 1960s. Arriving with barely any contacts or money they built themselves lives and businesses outside of the usual 'colonial' expat scene, led the wild life and eventually started a family. The book follows their ups and downs over forty years. It is a down to earth, funny and honest memoir. And it is self effacing to say the least: "If, however you have viewed me as a spoiled bitch or silly cow then read on because you will see that I get my comeuppance and you can smile quietly to yourself."

Book Details

Code: SKU120

Condition: See notes and photos below

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 250

Published: 2005 by Taipan Press

ISBN: 9628674005

Postage: FREE! Posted as letter.

Price: AUD $12.00