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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | For two decades Shirley Fong-Torres has guided 20,000 visitors a year through San Francisco's Chinatown. This book shows why so many keep coming back for more. It's Chinese-American history with a bottomless appetite for quirky anecdotes, respected traditions and exquisite dumplings." I love Shirley Fong-Torres. Her effervescence and passion make herirresistible. If she writes a book I'll buy it, if she hosts a tour, I'll take it, if sherecommends a restaurant I'll eat there."-Gene Burns, KGO, San Francisco" Shirley Fong-Torres knows San Francisco's Chinatown better than anyone She's downloaded a chunk of what she knows in this book, filled with great information and a touching account of her family history."-Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle" I thought I knew San Francisco Chinatown, that is, until I met Shirley."-Martin Yan, YAN CAN COOK" Shirley Fong-Torres has a contagious love of life, people, place and food I am rapt by her stories, energized by her passion and touched by her spirit."-Joey Altman, BAY CAFÉ" This is Shirley Fong-Torres, a very bossy woman. But if you want to do business in San Francisco Chinatown you have to deal with her. She knows everybody and everything."-Comedian Martin Clune | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Shirley Fong-Torres | | Paperback: | 204 pages | | Publisher: | iUniverse | | Publication Date: | May 06, 2008 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0595448674 | | Product Width: | 152.5 centimeters | | Product Height: | 224.5 centimeters | | Product Weight: | 0.71 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.8 inches | | Package Width: | 6.3 inches | | Package Height: | 0.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 3 reviews |
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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Oh my gosh! This is a GREAT book for a non-Chinese family!!!! Feb 06, 2010
By B. Harris
"costume king"
Oh my gosh... this is such a great little book to introduce to one's east coast family members; especially for the sisters who love to learn more about their brothers's passion for the culture, the history and the food of San Francisco's Chinatown. I saw Shirley on a KRON4 episode and fell in love with her. And being a "tigerman" who loves exploring Chinatown AND China, I went on my own odyssey of eating & seeing my way through San Francisco's famed landmarks! I sincerely recommend this book and Shirley's tours to the novice and novice-hearted. It's a great way to learn about the culture by "eating one's way" through it! And the book is also a priceless addition to anyone's library. ENJOY!!! ~BMH
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THE WOMAN WHO ATE CHINATOWN Mar 18, 2009
By Ann Terry Hill
As a frequent visitor to San Francisco, I have often frequented Chinatown. Shirley Fong-Torres has opened a whole undiscovered world to me. I highly recommend both her Chinatown tours and her book. THE WOMAN WHO ATE CHINATOWN is a great read about a fascinating culture and its history in San Francisco.
Ann Terry Hill, publisher www.travelsavvynews.com
Tour, culture, and history at a glance Feb 06, 2011
By Laura
Shirley Fong-Torres does a wonderful job of condensing the experiences and rich cultural offerings of SF Chinese immigrants and Chinatown in a joy to read, easy to carry, info-packed, and reasonably priced little paperback. A MUST HAVE if you are visiting San Francisco!
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