REVIEWS

I am in a Book Club and the selection for March was Beyond the Bamboo Curtain by Dr. Michael Lee. Since I was going to miss the meeting where the book was to be discussed I thought I would just skim the book for highlights. After one page I was immediately hooked on a very interesting story. It is about an Asian American boy growing up in the Bay Area and the challenges he faced both in school and later in the workplace. He overcame these barriers and had a very impressive and productive life. I talked so much about the book that my wife picked it up to read and

concurred with my opinion. The book shows what is possible if you set high goals for yourself regardless of your background and never give up. highly recommend reading this book.

—William B.

Beyond the Bamboo Curtain is a must read!

Dr. Michael Soon Lee does an exceptional job at telling his story of experiencing discrimination and prejudice towards him as an Asian American in the US. I can't imagine what that must have been like. My father and mother always taught me that God created us all equal, no matter what our race or color of skin. I am so impressed with all the challenges that Michael Soon Lee went through and Never gave up! I believe that this book brings a lot of insight to those who are not aware of how many Asian Americans are treated unfairly. When Dr. Lee interviewed Asian Actors it opened my eyes to the fact that many Asian Actors do not get the same opportunities as the White Actors do. I have so much respect for Dr. Lee and how much he has accomplished. He wrote 10 books, he earned a PHD in economics, was an Actor and Movie Producer, an International Speaker and Realtor. His story has inspired me and I believe it will inspire others. I highly recommend reading this book.

—Kim P.