THE EAST IS EAST, AND THE WEST IS WEST. OR, IS IT?: A Non-Academic Approach to DIVERSITY 101

Multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic, the author shares his deeply personal, honestly critical, and often penetratingly satirical-but always humorous and even delightfully hilarious-narratives from the pages of his early years in Taiwan before the end of World War II and five-decade life in the United States. In refreshing candor, the twenty episodes cover topics of a wide-ranging interest, from anthropological mystery to historical anecdotes, and sociological issues to religious and ethnic characterizations, all from the author's highly personal viewpoint as unique as his complex and multi-faceted background. Some readers may find them inciting to ponder, inducing to laughter, fomenting to indignation or provoking to renunciation, or even moving to tears. But few can remain indifferent to the narratives that come straight from the author's heart.

Born in Taiwan, Gene Cho lists among his educational backgrounds science, economics, theology, and music. A PhD from Northwestern University, he is Regents Professor of Music, University of North Texas. His most recent publication is The Replica of The Ark of the Covenant in Japan: the Mystery of MiFune-Shiro.