I highly recommend this book for ANYONE considering getting into a relationship, already in a relationship or recovering from a failed relationship. Not only does it comprehensively explore issues and problems in relationships, it clearly defines what exactly "love" is and what it truly means to love someone; for it is more than an emotion, it is consistency, deed and action. This book not only helps you learn about your own personality and character flaws, it shows you how to recognize them in others and how to transform your own personal shortcomings into proactive, productive approaches internally and within the context of a healthy relationship. There is such a thing as "false love." Where do you stand?

Great material, should be taught in the Public School systems accross America. They breakdown the many Illusions held by men and women about Relationships and introduce ways to create REAL lasting Monogamous healthy Love.

This book is a wake up call for many Americans in this society. I find it very appalling to know that many of us are drastically killing ourselves over money and materialistic things. It's sad that we place this "stuff" above the human life of others as well as ourselves. Plus given the fact that ignorance breeds ignorance, it's a vicious cycle from generation to generation. Hopefully, many will capture the reality from books such as this one that our American society will rise from its slumber.

When I received this book I was really eager to read it. The whole storyline appealed to me and I was convinced, based on the first few chapters, that I would enjoy it. I'm not sure when I changed my mind. Maybe it was after reading countless details about historical and political China when I just wanted to know more about the main characters. Sometimes I felt as if the author couldn't decide if she wanted to write a history book or a love story. While her descriptions of the surrounding enviroments within the book were very colorful and evocative, the presentation of historical events taking place was a bit on the boring side. I found myself fighting the urge to just skip over those parts. Also, the ending (which I won't give away) sort of left me feeling cheated. I suppose I could've overlooked all of those things except for one thing. The fact is, the main character just isn't very interesting or likeable. To me, that's a deal-breaker.

Cloud Mountain by Aimee E. Liu is a wonderful book. Inspired by her own Grandparents story, this book is impossible to put down. It is romance of the first order, as well as vivid history, both Chinese and American during the turbulent times from the San Francisco earthquake to the Chinese Revolution. Miss Liu brings these times to life in ways that I have never read before. This book explores the relationship between an American woman (who, being part Native American is considered mongrel in her own country) and an upperclass Chinese scholar and revolutionist. Cloud Mountain is moving, well researched, and never dry. I couldn't put it down. Any Amy Tan and Memoir of a Geisha fans out there should run for this book. A truly sweeping, beautifully written novel.

I bought this cassette because I love to "read" when I drive and I love to listen to B.D. Wong. He has the ability to take you deep into the story and his voices are so perfect to each character. This is a beautiful story, so full of love and yet so sad. You feel the pain Hope feels as she and Paul struggle against American prejudice and then as the Chinese cultural revolution threatens to tear them apart again. I loved the cassette so much I am now reading the book in non-abridged. It's a real tear jerker, yet it's so satisfying. What a wonderful love story!

This book is very slow going and I put it down after 10 pages.

A good straightforward corrective to the gooey, new agey codependency stuff. Great if you want to take responsibility and quit your bad habits and choices without spending the rest of your life on your knees. Remember will power, at last it's coming back in style.Summed up,quit the instant gratification bs., learn some saleable skills, learn to relate to people honestly and responsibly and choose reasonable goals.A good one to read and reread until you (I) get it.