Coming Home Crazy: An Alphabet of China Essays by Bill Holm

Step into the colorful, chaotic world of 1980s China through the eyes of Bill Holm, a writer, poet, and cultural observer, in this captivating collection of essays. Coming Home Crazy is a brilliant, alphabetically-structured journey across the vast and diverse landscape of China. With wit, wisdom, and humor, Holm brings you everything from the art of making dumplings to the perplexing beauty of “Chinglish,” each essay offering an unforgettable glimpse into the complexities of Chinese society and culture during a time of profound transformation.

Holm’s distinctive voice—sharp yet affectionate—guides readers through his personal experiences, observations, and insightful commentary on life in a society still in the early stages of reform. Whether he’s describing the thrill of navigating crowded Beijing streets or the bewilderment of encountering unexpected moments of kindness, Holm reveals a China that is both familiar and wildly foreign.

This first edition paperback is more than just a travelogue—it’s a window into a China few Westerners fully understood at the time, penned by a master storyteller who made it his mission to dig deep, to laugh, and to learn.

-First Paperback Edition

-Copyright 1990

-Used