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4 comments about The Nail That Sticks Up: An American Woman in Asia and Africa.

1. The book is interesting and well written with a good deal of humor. It's a very insightful look at some of the important cultural difference to be in found in the areas Nancy Duncan has visited. I teach English to students from Japan and China and find the book valuable for the information it presents and for starting points of discussions I have with my students. I'd recommend it for a general audience and, in particular, to those who teach English language and culture to students from Asia.



2. During my recent hospital stay, of the books I was brought to read, The Nail That Sticks Up, is the book I couldn't put down. The reader feels he is: meeting the people the author meets, scalding in a Japanese bath, sweltering in jam-packed, African buses, and freezing in a Chinese university dorm room in the dead of winter, along with the author, all without the discomfort that goes with actual travel. The book was so good, after I had given my copy to a friend leaving to study in China, I felt moved to buy one for her parents and one for another friend whose son has left to work in Japan. (One caveat-I don't necessarily agree with all of the author's perspectives e.g. on Christian Missionaries in China.)



3. The Nail That Sticks Up is a window into many cultures. Duncan's clear mastery of foreign languages and desire to live among the people whose lives she chronicles allow her to go where few have gone before. Duncan delves into the heart of Asian and African culture. The detail in every description leaves the reader feeling like they are IN the bustling market with her, not curled up at home with the book and a cup of coffee.
   My teacher introduced this book to my class, asking us to read a few chapters relevant to our lesson. None of us could put the book down and most read the whole thing. The book is both insightful and inspiring. It leaves you with a desire to go out and see the world and also a deep sense of connection with all the people Duncan encounters. I recommend this book to people of all ages, but hang on to your seats, The Nail That Sticks Up is quite an adventure.



4. As a woman of color, I expected to be offended by Nancy Duncan's book, The Nail That Sticks Up. I expected it to be another story of how an enthusiastic, dedicated teacher rescued some third world students from tribalism and ignorance through sheer force of personality and good intentions. To my surprise, the book exposes the reader to the lessons the teacher learned. Told without the least trace of condescension, this memoir-travelogue leaves the reader wiser and happier. It is full of remarkable people, singular destinations, and wonderful descriptions. Its tone is ironic and witty and there are many places where you can't help but laugh out loud or sigh with frustration. This book is so good, my only question is, when will it be optioned for a movie. It's got it going on--beautiful, fearless blonde on an adventure trek. Pamela Anderson is too old to play the part, but let's not rule out Blanchette.