For all the readers - or people that just want to skim on through:
Laura Lau is a recent UC Berkeley graduate student, and a business school graduate from UCLA's Anderson School of Business. Recently, She also added author to her resume.
Lau's new book- BEST-LOVED CHINESE PROVERBS (Collins/on sale December 23, 2008/$12.95, trade paperback) help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages and communicate fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition. In addition to collecting and translating more than 300 ancient Chinese proverbs, Theodora Lau has included notes on interpretation wherever necessary to help a modern American audience discover the subtleties and depth of the original language.
The proverbs are divided into 26 essential categories, such as:
Knowledge – "By filling one's head instead of one's pocket, one cannot be robbed."
Strategy – "Do not hit the fly that lands on the tiger's head."
Love – "Love for a person must extend to the crows on his roof."
Perseverance – "Even the tallest tower started from the ground."
About the authors
Theodora Lau is the author of The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, The Chinese Horoscopes Guide to Relationships, and Chinese Horoscopes for Your Child. First published in 1979, Theodora's books have been translated into over 17 languages and have introduced many topics of Chinese culture to readers all over the world. She was born in Shanghai and later moved to southern California with her husband, Kenneth.
Kenneth Lau is an author, calligrapher and illustrator whose work has been featured in The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, The Chinese Horoscopes Guide to Relationships, and Chinese Horoscopes for Your Child. Born in Shanghai, Kenneth is fluent in multiple Chinese dialects and skilled in a variety of Chinese calligraphy styles. After living in Asia, Kenneth and Theodora have made southern California their home for the past 25 years.
Laura Lau is a recent UC BERKELEY graduate and a writer whose work has been featured in Chinese Horoscopes for Your Child. The daughter of Kenneth and Theodora Lau, Laura is a second generation author on Chinese culture and horoscopes. Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs is her first book. Born in Hong Kong, she lives in southern California with her husband, Harsh.
