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 Two Innocents in Red China“Their myth-breaking has a tone of foresight for readers over 40 years later, such as when they say that China indeed is capable of harnessing its numbers and transforming itself into an industrial power… Just as the book itself is fun to read, the new introduction is equally enjoyable, [and] …lends a personal and intimate touch to this informal look at China…” The Embassy, Jul 11, 2007 Read more >> |
Two Innocents in Red China“Alexandre’s 33 intensely serious pages contrast sharply with the far more expansive, slyly humorous pages, penned by the elder Trudeau and Hébert … Alexandre’s introduction tries to analyze the Red China visited by the two innocents. His father, in the subsequent pages, seems more concerned with having fun. Pierre plots ways of slipping away from the ever-present government guides and wonders how much he dare flirt with one pretty young translator. The Trudeau- Hébert section is delightfully dated…” Montreal Gazette, Jun 2, 2007 Read more >> |
Two Innocents in Red China“Sacha Trudeau, a documentary filmmaker who inherited his father’s love of exploration, has honoured that intrepid spirit through his role in the newly republished edition of Two Innocents in Red China, a wry, at times mischievous and often insightful travelogue detailing a 1960 trip made by Pierre Trudeau and friend Jacques Hébert to the People’s Republic. …Some in Quebec criticized Pierre Trudeau for visiting China during the dark days of Maoist tyranny. But Pierre Trudeau and Hébert aimed to illustrate that much could be gained by simply observing. “The point is not to judge other worlds by the standards of your own,” says Sacha Trudeau. It’s something to remember, he adds, when dealing with the newly resurgent China.” Toronto Star, Jun 9, 2007 Read more >> |
Two Innocents in Red China“Two Innocents in Red China consists of the reflections, thoughts and observations from Trudeau and Hebert as they took a state-sanctioned trip through China. …The descriptions in the book seem to be verbal realizations of the propaganda put out by the Communist Party of China… However, there does seem to be an undertone of sarcasm in Trudeau and Hebert’s attitude towards their Chinese hosts, showing that perhaps they understood the situation better then one might think.” The Link: Concordia University's Independent Newspaper, May 1, 2007 Read more >> |