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Author:
Israel Epstein
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978-1592650422
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Long River Press; First edition (July 1, 2005)
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My China Eye is the long-awaited memoir by Israel Epstein (1915-2005), one of the last of the Old China Hands and one of the very few Western journalists to experience the Chinese Communist Revolution from its earliest days to the highest levels of power.

My China Eye is the long-awaited memoir by Israel Epstein (1915-2005), one of the last of the Old China Hands and one of the very few Western journalists to experience the Chinese Communist Revolution from its earliest days to the highest levels of power. Born in Poland and raised in China, Epstein’s writings from the front lines of the Chinese War of Resistance and t struggle have influenced—and infuriated—U. policy, which sought to “roll back” the Chinese Revolution in the Cold War era. Epstein took Chinese citizenship, only to be imprisoned by the Red Guards as social.

Israel Epstein (20 April 1915 – 26 May 2005) was a Polish-born Chinese journalist and author. He was one of the few foreign-born Chinese citizens of non-Chinese origin to become a member of the Communist Party of China

Israel Epstein (20 April 1915 – 26 May 2005) was a Polish-born Chinese journalist and author. He was one of the few foreign-born Chinese citizens of non-Chinese origin to become a member of the Communist Party of China.

This sweeping, eighty-year memoir is the last work of veteran journalist Israel Epstein (1915–2005), one of the very few Western writers to experience the Chinese Communist Revolution firsthand.

My China Eye is the final work of Israel Epstein (1915-2005), one of the last of the Old China Hands and one of the very few Western journalists to experience th. .

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Cultural Writing. Jewish Studies. Asian Studies. MY CHINA EYE is the memoir of journalist, author, war correspondent and eye-witness to history, Israel Epstein. Spanning over eighty years of the author's life, this memoir offers a dramatic and highly personal account of coming-of-age amid groundbreaking social change during the most turbulent years of the Twentieth century. It is also one of the most revealing narratives by a Western journalist of the Chinese Communist Revolution, from its beginnings to the heights of its power. Despite a profound commitment to the Communist state, Epstein was incarcerated by Red Guards under the regime of the Gang of Four, and his faith was severely challenged. Yet, despite such hardships, he remained devoted to the society and the people whose monumental struggles had so profoundly affected his life.
  • Epstein, through twists of world history at the time of his birth, develops roots in China. As a journalist and an operative his life becomes interwoven with the key players on this stage. To read this book you need some background in 20th century Chinese history. I'm not sure I appreciated the full depth of his experience because while Stilwell, the Snows, Chenault etc., were familiar names to me, among the Chinese, I could recognize only the names of key personages.

    The story of Epstein's amazing youth is wonderfully written. The prose description of Tienjin artfully describes the situation of the Chinese people at the turn of the century. An exciting chapter is the story of Epstein's imprisonment by the Japanese in Hong Kong.

    There is something terribly wrong with a general who doesn't fight his country's invaders and Epstein provided new (for me at least) info of Chaing Kai-shek's abuses.

    Once Epstein passes into "enemy lines" to cover the Communists, his bias kicks in big time. Everyone in the Communist controlled areas shares what little they have and smiles while doing it. Cooperatives create bountiful harvests, aviators in training lacking equipment pretend flight in the streets, factories are efficient, nothing is wasted, (the foil from his cigarette package will assist in radio service) and everyone is happy.

    Epstein's descriptions of the workers' happiness continues through the Great Leap Forward (which is mentioned in passing) and on to the present day medical and economic miracles. Epstein, himself a victim of the Cultural Revolution, doesn't question its purpose or critique its damage. He describes his 5 year isolation and treatment, but seems to forgive and forget on behalf of himself and others. To this American reader, it's like a Chinese version of the slogan "My Country Right or Wrong".

    The short piece on Tiananmen Square gives a different perspective than usually provided in the western press.

    Despite Mr. Epstein's rose colored glasses, (or maybe Stockholm Syndrome) this book is a worth reading. I presume his other writings more thoroughly document 20th the history he experiened. This is a well written memoir of an eventful and unusual 90+ years life. You come to understand him and respect him as an authentic voice of a waning view of the world that inspired several generations of people in China and Russia.

    One word of caution. This book is not easy on the eyes. There is something about the contrast (or lack of it) between the ink and the page, which means you will need a well lighted reading place.

  • Epstein either omits mention of devastating events such as the Great Leap Forward or excuses the government's actions such as the Tiananmen Massacre. As I told him after Tiananmen, "It aint Socialism." To which he replied "History will tell." I think history has told. Epstein lead an interesting life but he presents a distorted view of the Chinese Revolution.