Publisher's Synopsis
"EAST meets WEST" is a detailed historical account that covers an amazing 86-year period by an exceptional first-hand witness. It is not only a poignant story of War and Peace but much more interesting are the descriptions of clashes between cultures, the merging between different traditions and customs, the evolution in ways of life and family values, and finally the successful integration into the American Melting Pot. Another remarkable aspect of this book is its illustrations with hundreds of photographs and documents depicting people, events, places, and the flow of time. It is a valuable reference book and outstanding and entertaining reading.
"EAST meets WEST" was written by HUU DIEU KHUONG. The author was recognized by THE NEW YORK TIMES in an article published on Sunday, June 3, 1956, with the title "Vietnam student here wins M.I.T. Fellowship" "A Vietnamese student at Lafayette College has won a fellowship at Massachusetts Institute Technology, the college said this week. He is Dieu Khuong-Huu, a senior. He ranks first in his field of study, although he has had to work through college. He will receive a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette's commencement Thursday. He won one of the five Tau Beta Pi Association fellowships. This will enable him to study at M.I.T. for a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. After that, he plans to return to Vietnam to work there."
