Tiger of Beijing

The Inspirational Memoir of a Fierce Regenerative Medicine Physician

De: Joy Kong

Narrado por: Joy Kong

Young Joy, who has been experiencing the stifling control of the Chinese government over the lofty ambitions of university students like herself to study abroad, has just realized that the forces amassed against her won't budge a millimeter despite her efforts to work within the system. So Joy initiates a complex series of daring scenarios to beat the legal system at its own game in order to secure her exit visa to the United States. And she does: transforming herself into the Tiger of Beijing. Calculated. Intuitive. Fierce.

But before her plane lands in the Land of Opportunity, Joy finds herself faced with another problem that proves to be much more challenging than leaving a Communist country. Psychologically pushed to the brink of ruin in every way imaginable, Joy once again calls forth the Tiger of Beijing from deep within herself.

Set against the austere backdrop of the post-Tiananmen Square Incident in Beijing, China, Tiger of Beijing dramatically relays Joy's five-year hero's journey that takes her across the Atlantic and into the heart of San Francisco, where she finally experiences the freedom of the human spirit for which she had longed as a young girl.

©2019 Joy Kong (P)2019 Joy Kong

Story of fearless young woman

Interesting story of one young Chinese woman’s journey to get to an education in America. Her stubborn determination enabled her to beat difficult odds to not only get an education but to become a very successful doctor and business woman.

Unbelievable story of determination and self belief

I didn’t expect to be so flabbergasted by this story.
Dr. Kong’s work in the stem cell field is what brought me here, but her life story goes way deeper, and truly embodies the American Dream.
Lots of wisdom, life lessons, and love - just incredible.

A compelling story!

I like the fact that this story is read by the author because the story itself is so personal. I hope this is not a “spoiler”, but just knowing where this character finally ended up even makes the script better!

Touching tale of true triumph

A Phenomenal and inspirational story of triumph in the face of adversity. Dr. Kong bravely shines a light into the shadows of self doubt, abuse of power, and the dogmatic adherence to arcane rules of broken systems and ideologies in society, academia, psychology and medicine. Easy and empowering read. Highly recommended

A genuine and riveting account

This story is an authentic and powerful human experience narrated by a spiritual being. It’s deserving of a Netflix series.

Powerful, Honest, and Inspiring!

I was seriously impressed and inspired. I understand firsthand the frustration of having to overcome artificial barriers imposed by others to prevent your forward momentum and growth, but I never could have imagined the degree to which Joy had been thwarted, by governmental bureaucracy, sexism, racism, the whims of people in authority, and the dangerous insecurities of loved ones that can turn them into enemies... and yet still persevere so triumphantly. This was truly a hero's journey!

Joyce’s continued bad decisions!

Here a young, intelligent, but unskilled person continues through her stubbornness to make bad decisions. Not that unusual except for the fact she’s very bright..