
Beijing Bound
Glen Loveland
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
A captivating memoir of transformation in the People's Republic of China
From Capitol Hill to the Great Wall—one man's extraordinary journey through a nation in transformation.
When former congressional staffer Glen Loveland left Washington D.C. for Beijing in 2007, he couldn't have imagined how completely China would reshape his life. Arriving just before the 2008 Olympics, he witnessed a pivotal moment as an ancient civilization embraced its modern destiny.
In this intimate and revealing memoir, Loveland takes readers beyond the headlines and stereotypes, offering rare insights into Chinese society from an outsider who gradually became an insider. Through his unique perspective as an openly gay expatriate, he illuminates the evolving LGBTQ+ landscape while navigating the delicate balance between traditional values and rapid social change.
Loveland's remarkable career trajectory—becoming the first foreigner in China Global Television Network's HR department and holding key positions at Pearson and Walt Disney—provides unprecedented access to China's corporate evolution and media transformation. His story unfolds against the backdrop of rising skyscrapers and ancient hutongs, capturing a nation at the crossroads of history.
Beijing Bound is an essential read for:
A compelling chronicle of adaptation and discovery that challenges everything you thought you knew about modern China.
Discover how Beijing transformed not just a career, but a life—and gain a new understanding of a complex nation that shapes our world.
Duration - 10h 20m.
Author - Glen Loveland.
Narrator - Digital Voice Adam E.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Glen Loveland ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A captivating memoir of transformation in the People's Republic of China From Capitol Hill to the Great Wall—one man's extraordinary journey through a nation in transformation. When former congressional staffer Glen Loveland left Washington D.C. for Beijing in 2007, he couldn't have imagined how completely China would reshape his life. Arriving just before the 2008 Olympics, he witnessed a pivotal moment as an ancient civilization embraced its modern destiny. In this intimate and revealing memoir, Loveland takes readers beyond the headlines and stereotypes, offering rare insights into Chinese society from an outsider who gradually became an insider. Through his unique perspective as an openly gay expatriate, he illuminates the evolving LGBTQ+ landscape while navigating the delicate balance between traditional values and rapid social change. Loveland's remarkable career trajectory—becoming the first foreigner in China Global Television Network's HR department and holding key positions at Pearson and Walt Disney—provides unprecedented access to China's corporate evolution and media transformation. His story unfolds against the backdrop of rising skyscrapers and ancient hutongs, capturing a nation at the crossroads of history. Beijing Bound is an essential read for: A compelling chronicle of adaptation and discovery that challenges everything you thought you knew about modern China. Discover how Beijing transformed not just a career, but a life—and gain a new understanding of a complex nation that shapes our world. Duration - 10h 20m. Author - Glen Loveland. Narrator - Digital Voice Adam E. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Glen Loveland ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:07
SAMPLE
Duration:00:04:35
Dedication
Duration:00:00:05
Author's Note
Duration:00:05:05
Epigraph
Duration:00:00:05
Destination: PEK
Duration:00:07:18
CHÓNG WÉN MÉN
Duration:00:17:36
More Than This
Duration:00:15:32
Scarlet
Duration:00:12:17
W
Duration:00:18:16
NICK
Duration:00:15:14
GREY AREAS
Duration:00:08:35
SCARLET'S CHOICE
Duration:00:13:31
Sally
Duration:00:13:59
The Great Wall
Duration:00:13:18
Calvin Part 1
Duration:00:12:33
Calvin Part 2
Duration:00:17:58
Safe
Duration:00:08:12
Ken Smith
Duration:00:09:15
May Holiday
Duration:00:21:51
Judy
Duration:00:10:46
Davis
Duration:00:16:46
The Bookworm
Duration:00:14:31
Power
Duration:00:14:34
Desperate Housewives and Shanghai Men
Duration:00:06:51
Visa
Duration:00:14:08
The Teahouse Scam
Duration:00:16:53
Judy's Plan
Duration:00:08:29
Comrades
Duration:00:21:22
Management with Chinese Characteristics
Duration:00:20:40
Summer
Duration:00:10:25
Jess
Duration:00:17:26
Frying the Squid
Duration:00:19:00
Indecent Proposal
Duration:00:07:59
Another Day
Duration:00:10:39
Ningbo
Duration:00:19:10
My Beijing Birthday
Duration:00:23:08
Taipei Language Institute
Duration:00:16:55
Barry
Duration:00:10:33
Dell English
Duration:00:21:24
American
Duration:00:05:16
Exit Strategy
Duration:00:15:23
Beyond the Pay Cheque
Duration:00:10:44
Northwest
Duration:00:22:51
Michael's Reckoning
Duration:00:13:06
The Year of The Rat
Duration:00:07:18
George
Duration:00:11:40
Farewell
Duration:00:09:52
Epilogue
Duration:00:07:29
End Credits
Duration:00:00:16