Liu Hong Libri

Spanning four decades of Chinese history, Wives of the East Wind is an epic tale of friendships, love, and idealism betrayed. Two couples - Wenya and Zhiying, Zhenzhen and Lao Gao - meet, marry and become inseparable just as China is shaking off the memory of war, and the brightest of its youth are pledging themselves to building a vibrant new future. Yet for all that their lives embody the ideals of the young republic, they are spared none of the suffering and hardship that are to follow, through years of famine and the terror of the Cultural Revolution. It is the two women who form the most powerful bond, and Wenya's loyalty and Zhenzhen's spirit sustain them both through their darkest hours. And as a new, more affluent China dawns and the struggle for survival gives way to an equally fierce battle to protect the values closest to their hearts, Zhenzhen teaches Wenya an unforgettable lesson about courage.

The book introduces the concept of "Transnational Asia," highlighting the significant political and economic transformations in East Asia over the past decade. It explores the intensified interactions across national borders and how these dynamics shape the region's development. By examining these multi-layered connections, the book offers valuable insights into the complexities of Asia's evolving landscape.

Set against the backdrop of the Opium Wars, the narrative intertwines the cultures of Imperial China and Edwardian England, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. Characters navigate the complexities of their worlds, facing the consequences of historical events that shape their destinies. The story delves into the emotional and cultural clashes, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit amidst turmoil.

Dr. Hong Liu ist einer der ganz wenigen Heilkundigen, die sich gleichermaßen in westlicher Schulmedizin wie in ganzheitlichen Heilverfahren auskennen. Der erste, autobiographische Teil des Buches berichtet von Lius Jugend in Shanghai, den Begegnungen mit Meister Kwan, seiner Studienzeit, der Ausbildung zum Krebsspezialisten, bis zu seinen Heilerfolgen mit Qi-Gong. Durch eine dankbare amerikanische Patientin, die ihm ein großes Erbe hinterlassen wollte, kam er 1990 in die USA. Hong Liu lehnte die Erbschaft dankend ab, blieb aber im Westen, weil er hier in der Vermittlung chinesischen Heilwissens seine Aufgabe erkannte. Im zweiten Teil erläutert Hong Liu anhand von Patientengeschichten erfolrgeiche Behandlungsmethoden für Erkrankungen wie: Allergie, Aids, Arthritis, Krebs, Depression, Hirnschlag und Übergewicht. Neben den jeweiligen Qi-Gong-Übungen verrät Hong Liu wirksame Rezepturen aus der chinesischen Kräuterheilkunde mit ihrer alten Tradition.