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Annie Wang

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Born

China

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http://www.anniewang.com

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Fiction, Contemporary, Memoir

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Annie Wang's journey begins in Beijing, where she emerged as a child prodigy, swiftly solidifying her status as one of the most successful young authors in 1990s China. Accumulating thousands of fan letters, she was honored as one of the ten most liked high-schoolers in Beijing, earning the title "Hope Star." Her trajectory took a crucial turn upon arriving in America, enrolling at UC Berkeley in the mid-'90s. Annie received an immediate warm embrace and popularity among classmates, teachers, and the community. Berkeley's dynamic bohemian environment suited her exceptionally well, serving as the crucible for honing Annie's English writing skills. This transformative journey culminated in her triumph at the Berkeley poetry contest and her cl Annie Wang's journey begins in Beijing, where she emerged as a child prodigy, swiftly solidifying her status as one of the most successful young authors in 1990s China. Accumulating thousands of fan letters, she was honored as one of the ten most liked high-schoolers in Beijing, earning the title "Hope Star." Her trajectory took a crucial turn upon arriving in America, enrolling at UC Berkeley in the mid-'90s. Annie received an immediate warm embrace and popularity among classmates, teachers, and the community. Berkeley's dynamic bohemian environment suited her exceptionally well, serving as the crucible for honing Annie's English writing skills. This transformative journey culminated in her triumph at the Berkeley poetry contest and her classes, eloquently chronicled in her bestselling book, "From Beijing to California," inspiring a wave of Chinese students to choose Berkeley over other top American universities.

Post-Berkeley, Annie's literary star continued its ascent with the release of four English novels: "Lili," "The People's Republic of Desire," "May In America," and "Early Bloomers." Her work has been translated into German, French, and Turkish. The LA Times lauded her as "a striking literary voice," and a cascade of critical acclaim followed from major Western media outlets, including the New York Times, Times of London, Washington Post, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Economist, New Yorker, IHT, Marie Claire, and Seattle Times. Annie's pen also left its mark on The Washington Post, Time, and Fortune. Beyond the written word, her insightful social commentaries resonated on CNN and NPR, complemented by a persistent column in the South China Morning Post. The column was a massive success in Hong Kong's English world, with her ad gracing the front page of SCMP and subscriptions hitting a record high thanks to her contributions. Annie gave talks at prestigious venues such as M on the Fringe, the Kee Club, the American Club, and The FCC, gaining popularity among the foreign expat community as well as Hong Kong's local literary circle.

Annie Wang's influence transcends ink-stained pages, reaching Wall Street and Fortune 500 companies such as Prudential and UBS with her paid speeches. In the professional arena, she navigates the realm of women's magazines, holding managing editor positions at In Style and Tatler China, and serving as the publisher for Lifestyle magazine. Her thematic focus converges with the heartbeat of modern China, exploring facets of fashion, style, women, identity, and pop culture. In a fascinating twist, following in her aunt's footsteps, she has turned into an I Ching scholar. She holds popular podcasts such as Annie On I Ching, Annie On America.

Balancing professional prowess with familial responsibilities, Annie divides her time between residences in Shanghai and Beijing, weaving the threads of life with her husband and three children.

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Annie Wang's journey begins in Beijing, where she emerged as a child prodigy, swiftly solidifying her status as one of the most successful young authors in 1990s China. Accumulating thousands of fan letters, she was honored as one of the ten most liked high-schoolers in Beijing, earning the title "Hope Star." Her trajectory took a crucial turn upon arriving in America, enrolling at UC Berkeley in the mid-'90s. Annie received an immediate warm embrace and popularity among classmates, teachers, and the community. Berkeley's dynamic bohemian environment suited her exceptionally well, serving as the crucible for honing Annie's English writing skills. This transformative journey culminated in her triumph at the Berkeley poetry contest and her classes, eloquently chronicled in her bestselling book, "From Beijing to California," inspiring a wave of Chinese students to choose Berkeley over other top American universities.

Post-Berkeley, Annie's literary star continued its ascent with the release of four English novels: "Lili," "The People's Republic ...more

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	Lili 3.51 avg rating — 276 ratings — published 2001 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The People's Republic of Desire 3.10 avg rating — 206 ratings — published 2006 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Peking Girls 3.19 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Doodles in the City: New York City by Annie Wang (Goodreads Author), Khayala Aliyeva (Illustrator) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	闯入美国主流 - From Mainland to Mainstream 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2004 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Early Bloomers: Beijing Girls Awaken to the West it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Seduction it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Confessions: a Novel of Modern China it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	May in America: A Novel it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Obsession it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Parti'nin köylüyü bu kadar sevmesine şaşmamalı: sorgulamıyorlar ve yargılamıyorlar! Annemle babam gibi eğitimli şehirliler de, köylülerden bir şeyler öğrenmek için taşraya gönderildikten sonra seslerini kesip, sorgulamayı bıraktılar.”
― Annie Wang, Lili

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“Okumayı sever misin?"
"Evet. Okumak gözlerimi açıyor. Her zaman köyümün dışındaki dünyayı görmek istedim, ama ailemin beni gezmeye gönderecek parası yok. Ben de dış dünya hakkında kitaplar okuyorum.”
― Annie Wang, Lili

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“Bir entellektüel için açlıktan ölmek önemli değildi, ama gururunu kaybetmek bir kıyametti" onlara göre.”
― Annie Wang, Lili

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