A Chinese woman's journey through cultural identity, economic disparity, and a talking monkey's guide to civilization.
Born in a remote Sichuan village, Ming's life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a talking monkey, the immortal Monkey King. Determined to become a writer, Ming journeys to New York, but finds herself entangled with a crime ring, forcing her return to China. There, she joins forces with her American friend Zoe and the Monkey King to save the world from capitalism gone awry.
In a world where China transforms into a playground for artists and thinkers, Ming, Zoe, and William Sun lead a tech company that challenges the status quo. But as human nature intervenes, their utopian vision faces unexpected threats.Ms. Ming's Guide to Civilizationexplores cultural identity, economic disparity, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Perfect for readers interested in contemporary fiction, satire, and social commentary.
“Ming and Zoe and the whole cast of secondary characters jump off the page a vibrant engagement in their world.” —Beth Neff, author ofGetting Somewhereand founder of Sparklit Media
"Ms. Ming’s Guide to Civilizationis as much a searing indictment of top-down, socially engineered living as it is of bottom-up, laissez-faire living, with a healthy dose of human realism. It challenges our notions of linear time, monogamy, and balance. But throughout, even to the twisting end, our heroine holds out hope. Hope that there is a path to a better life, for herself, for her friends and family, and for the broader society--a dream she can never abandon." —Andrew Singer, Book Reviewer
Jan Alexanderis the author of the novelGetting to Lammaand co-author of the nonfiction bookBad Girls of the Silver Screen. Her short fiction has appeared in34th Parallel, Everyday Fiction, Neworld Review,andSil¡
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