Bamboo in Mist
For those seeking a better understanding of Chinese spirituality, this book provides a collection of insightful snapshots.
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As Many as the Stars
Robert Glover’s engaging memoir of how he and his family children came to China from the UK and created the charity Care for Children.
John Song: Modern Chinese Christianity and the Making of a New Man
"A colorfully descriptive and meticulously documented" biography of John Song.
Destination Peking
Tales of 18 expats who lived, at least for a time, in the Peking of the early 20th century.
Mao’s Black Box: Resilience and Religious Revival in Wenzhou
"It is curious, however, that to this day the Mao years remain the least studied period in the history of religion in modern China." This book helps fill that gap.
Long Peace Street
I’m always interested in new and fresh ways of framing history, and I loved this story of Beijing (and China itself) as told through the road. For Chatwin, it is a history that is ordered “not chronologically, but geographically.”
Golden Goose: The Story of a Peasant Family in Western China
A three-generational story of a rural Sichuanese family.
China’s Harvest Fields
A must read for anyone interested in the church in China, this book provides historical perspective for understanding the current situation and future possibilities.
Understanding World Christianity: China
Part of the World Christianity Series being produced by Fortress Press, this 2019 publication provides both a panoramic view and thoughtful analysis of many key issues in Chinese Christianity today.
The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom
The rather battered and dog-eared cover to my copy of Pomfret's book is testimony to both prolonged and careful reading.
Training Laborers for His Harvest
An exploration of William Milne’s mentorship of Liang Fa, the first ordained Chinese pastor.
Dreams and Disillusionment
If you’ve lived in China (Shanghai, particularly), you’ll love Shanghai Free Taxi. If you’re making plans to go to China, it’s a great introduction. If neither, read it anyway. You'll smile and learn stuff along the way!