Chasing Hepburn
Gus Lee
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Chasing Hepburn
by Gus Lee
Published
January 27, 2004
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pages
544
ISBN-13
9781400051557
ISBN-10
140005155X
Description
This volume is a memoir that centers on the life of the author's family in Shanghai during the Chinese civil war (1927-1950). The author's parents broke with Chinese tradition and arranged their own marriage. In their courting years, watching first-run movies in Shanghai in the early 1930s, they were attracted to the strong-willed American actress Katharine Hepburn and recognized each other's determination to be independent. The author's father was a hyperactive man who chose a mobile career in the Chinese military and befriended the wealthy T.A. Soong, met Hepburn and became romantically involved with other American actresses in Hollywood. In the meantime, while raising their children and still living with her in-laws and parents in China, his mother became devoted to Western Christianity and eventually "walked across China" during the Japanese occupation with three of her children to reunite with her husband in California in the 1940s. Lee reveals how his parents struggled to mesh American and Chinese images and values. " ... the story of the Lee family--a saga spanning four generations, two continents, and a century and a half of Chinese history. In the masterful hands of acclaimed author Gus Lee, his ancestors' stories spring vividly to life ... "--Dust jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chasing Hepburn?
This edition of Chasing Hepburn has approximately 544 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chasing Hepburn?
For most readers, Chasing Hepburn typically takes between 11h 20m and 7h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 136,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 136,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Chasing Hepburn?
The estimated word count for Chasing Hepburn is approximately 136,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Chasing Hepburn?
Chasing Hepburn was written by Gus Lee.
When was Chasing Hepburn published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 27, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.