Other Rivers

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Returning to Sichuan province after two decades, Peter Hessler teaches a new generation of students while enrolling his twin daughters in a local school. His unique position as a returning educator allows him to reconnect with former students from China's "Reform generation," now in their forties. Through these interactions, Hessler explores the profound changes in China's education system and society, offering insights into the country's past, present, and future, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of its rapid transformation.