Fortunate Sons: The 120 Chinese Boys Who Came to America, Went to School, and Revolutionized an Ancient Civilization

Set at the end of the nineteenth century, the story follows a group of Chinese boys sent to America to absorb Western knowledge and modernize their homeland. After a decade in prestigious New England schools, they return with a strong desire for progress and reform. Their experiences in America shape their perspectives and significantly impact China's quest to emerge as a modern world power, echoing the ongoing themes of cultural exchange and national transformation.