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Sir David, who spent two years writing the book, has made Hong Kong his home for over 40 years. He has been a major political figure in the territory for many years. With a gentle and elegant tone, the book gives a new and personal perspective on the political development of Hong Kong, as well as giving an interesting record of interactions that Sir David has had with a wide range of people both here and on the Mainland. Readers who are interested in the recent development of Hong Kong will be delighted by the publication. After his retirement, his involvement in Hong Kong's return to China attracted wide debate in society. All the varied aspects of Sir David's life and career make "Feeling the Stones" exceptionally interesting and readable.
The Chinese title of the publication, with a slight literary twist by the translator, Mr Chip Tsao, is meant to express a traditional, ancient Chinese touch. For thousands of years, Western missionaries, travellers and merchants have gone all the way to knock on the door of an ancient big country, China. Seeing stone lions standing guard at the doorsteps of entrances, only few would not have harboured the aspiration to make the lions nod with acceptance, and hence make the door wide open for them. Although China has woken up like a stone lion today, the world still cannot fully comprehend her. To this day, it remains debatable who nodded first to acknowledge the other party's view.
Allen Lee (李鵬飛):
"I have known Sir David for 30 years … David devoted the best years of his life to serving Hong Kong. He has a special tender feeling for the territory. He and his wife are widely appreciated by the community. This auto-biography expresses David's care and affection for Hong Kong. He is definitely a member of our society. His love and care for Hong Kong is evidenced from his continued commitment in public services."
Chip Tsao (陶傑):
“Sir David Akers-Jones's passion for Hong Kong can be seen vividly from his writing … From this fascinating literature, Hong Kong people will be able to rediscover the paths they have struggled through and how life was then. This is not merely David Akers-Jones' personal journey of the heart, it is also a common memory shared by six million people.
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Media representatives are cordially invited to a book signing and the book talk which will be held at June 12 and June 15 respectively. Details as follow:
Book Signing
Date: June 12 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: The Commercial Press, Star House, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
Sir David Akers-Jones and Mr Chip Tsao will be there to meet readers.
Luncheon Talk
Past Events and the Way Forward: Feeling the Stones to Cross the River
Date: June 15 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:30pm for 12:45pm – Lunch
1:10pm - Address
Venue: The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Central, Hong Kong
Reporters are cordially invited to attend the address by Sir David Akers-Jones at 1:10pm.
For enquiries, please contact Ms Winnie Chau or Ms Tina Wong of Hong Kong University Press at Tel: 2550-2703.
Feeling the Stones: Reminiscences by David Akers-Jones
01 Jun 2004
"Feeling the Stones", the memoirs of former Chief Secretary Sir David Akers-Jones, is now available in an English edition and also in a Chinese edition translated by Mr Chip Tsao (陶傑), both from Hong Kong University Press.
Sir David, who spent two years writing the book, has made Hong Kong his home for over 40 years. He has been a major political figure in the territory for many years. With a gentle and elegant tone, the book gives a new and personal perspective on the political development of Hong Kong, as well as giving an interesting record of interactions that Sir David has had with a wide range of people both here and on the Mainland. Readers who are interested in the recent development of Hong Kong will be delighted by the publication. After his retirement, his involvement in Hong Kong's return to China attracted wide debate in society. All the varied aspects of Sir David's life and career make "Feeling the Stones" exceptionally interesting and readable.
The Chinese title of the publication, with a slight literary twist by the translator, Mr Chip Tsao, is meant to express a traditional, ancient Chinese touch. For thousands of years, Western missionaries, travellers and merchants have gone all the way to knock on the door of an ancient big country, China. Seeing stone lions standing guard at the doorsteps of entrances, only few would not have harboured the aspiration to make the lions nod with acceptance, and hence make the door wide open for them. Although China has woken up like a stone lion today, the world still cannot fully comprehend her. To this day, it remains debatable who nodded first to acknowledge the other party's view.
Allen Lee (李鵬飛):
"I have known Sir David for 30 years … David devoted the best years of his life to serving Hong Kong. He has a special tender feeling for the territory. He and his wife are widely appreciated by the community. This auto-biography expresses David's care and affection for Hong Kong. He is definitely a member of our society. His love and care for Hong Kong is evidenced from his continued commitment in public services."
Chip Tsao (陶傑):
“Sir David Akers-Jones's passion for Hong Kong can be seen vividly from his writing … From this fascinating literature, Hong Kong people will be able to rediscover the paths they have struggled through and how life was then. This is not merely David Akers-Jones' personal journey of the heart, it is also a common memory shared by six million people.
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Media representatives are cordially invited to a book signing and the book talk which will be held at June 12 and June 15 respectively. Details as follow:
Book Signing
Date: June 12 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: The Commercial Press, Star House, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
Sir David Akers-Jones and Mr Chip Tsao will be there to meet readers.
Luncheon Talk
Past Events and the Way Forward: Feeling the Stones to Cross the River
Date: June 15 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:30pm for 12:45pm – Lunch
1:10pm - Address
Venue: The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Central, Hong Kong
Reporters are cordially invited to attend the address by Sir David Akers-Jones at 1:10pm.
For enquiries, please contact Ms Winnie Chau or Ms Tina Wong of Hong Kong University Press at Tel: 2550-2703.
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