Of the six stories included in the book: "Angels of the Magpie Bridge" was published in The New Observer, part of "A Coffee Maker" was published in In the Grove, part of "Double Exposure" was published in Writers Corner, part of "A Room with a View" was published in the anthology New to North America, and part of "Fortune's Fool" was published in the anthology Writers of Wisconsin, 1995, and part of it in Timber Creek Review. The experiences of Chinese exchange students in the United States are the main theme in this book. The deep and touching stories are nuanced with humor, sincere tone, and an honest portrayal of feelings. Study Questions: 1. Identify some central themes that thread these stories together. 2. Which story do you like the best? Why? 3. Discuss the portrayal of characters' sexuality in some of the stories. What kind of role does it play? Bonus Question: How does the story/stories help enhance your understanding of Chinese students and their culture in particular and international students in general?

Of the six stories included in the book: "Angels of the Magpie Bridge" was published in The New Observer, part of "A Coffee Maker" was published in In the Grove, part of "Double Exposure" was published in Writers Corner, part of "A Room with a View" was published in the anthology New to North America, and part of "Fortune's Fool" was published in the anthology Writers of Wisconsin, 1995, and part of it in Timber Creek Review. The experiences of Chinese exchange students in the United States are the main theme in this book. The deep and touching stories are nuanced with humor, sincere tone, and an honest portrayal of feelings. Study Questions: 1. Identify some central themes that thread these stories together. 2. Which story do you like the best? Why? 3. Discuss the portrayal of characters' sexuality in some of the stories. What kind of role does it play? Bonus Question: How does the story/stories help enhance your understanding of Chinese students and their culture in particular and international students in general?