My Nine Lives

About the Book

The story of my life reflects the sea changes in China and the rest of the world in almost a century. The main theme of the story is how to live a meaningful life. There are many things that I have no power to influence, but there are even more that I can decide and do. What is the goal in my life? How can I achieve these goals? What role should I play in changing circumstances? What contributions can I make to my country of birth, my country of choice, the family, the community and the world? What is left for me to do? The searches for answers to all of these questions and the experiences should be of interest to the younger generation who have to satisfy themselves with answering similar questions as well as to those who must reflect on their own journeys in life.

About the Author

A.B., Columbia College; M.A. and Ph.D. Harvard University; Director, China-International Business Project, Columbia University; advisor to a score of developing countries; honorary professor of ten universities; fellow of the International Academy of Management; recipient of New York Governor's Award for Outstanding Asian American.