The Sweet Potato
Paul Hsieh
A dramatized historical novel of Taiwan, “Sweet Potato,” a name coined by Taiwanese from the shape of their island.
The life of a Sweet Potato serves as a backdrop to depict:
-Wars and discrimination as a citizen of the Japanese Empire.
-Poverty and terror under the rule of Chinese Nationalists, people of his ancestry.
-His flight to America, struggle and triumph.
-A fascinating story of love without national, racial and cultural boundaries.
Paul Hsieh
Paul Hsieh who worked years in aerospace industries until his retirement, resides in Southern California. He was bom and raised in Taiwan and went to America to pursue advanced studies after graduation from National Taiwan University. He obtained Ph.D. in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York.
