I heard yesterday that James Lilley had died - last week I believe. His memoir of his time as a resident, diplomat, and spy in China has stuck with me. I know he wasn't exactly a household name, but still, it seems a good time to remember (and maybe to re-present) his fine book, China Hands (PublicAffairs, 9781586483432) -- beguiling, and, in its day, a surprisingly strong seller.
You can find his New York Times obituary here; or click here for a re-play of an interview on NPR's "All Things Considered."
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment