Country Driving

This award-winning book follows author Peter Hessler's travels across China in the early 2000s, exploring how the rise of cars and improved roads impacted the country's economy and society. Through his travels, Hessler shares moving stories of the average people who have reshaped China during this critical period in its history. He investigates the abandonment of rural regions, the transformation of small farming villages, and the hope for industrial growth in previously agricultural areas. This compelling and insightful narrative provides a unique perspective on modern China.