{"id":1518,"date":"2026-06-07T11:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newdomain.site\/john\/?p=1518"},"modified":"2026-06-14T10:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T10:01:13","slug":"new-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newdomain.site\/john\/new-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"New Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Two New Releases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taming the Red Dragon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>and<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grass of the Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m excited to share that I\u2019ve just released not one, but two new books\u2014each very different in style and story, but both carrying powerful themes that matter deeply to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taming the Red Dragon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taming the Red Dragon is an honest and vivid account of my years living and teaching in China. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and eye-opening experiences, the book pulls back the curtain on what daily life is really like inside a country that is often misunderstood. From classrooms where students wrestle with Darwinism and creationism, to bustling city streets where every day was a new adventure, this book is both a memoir and a reflection on how we bridge cultures and find common ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s humorous at times, sobering at others, but always truthful\u2014a book for anyone curious about China beyond the headlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grass of the Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the globe comes Grass of the Earth, a story rooted in today\u2019s ongoing tragedy in Gaza. This is the true story of Moaz and his family, caught in the middle of war and struggling for survival. Told with compassion and urgency, the book reveals the human side of conflict that so often gets lost in political arguments and news coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just about survival\u2014it\u2019s about hope, resilience, and the strength of family. At its heart, Grass of the Earth asks us to see beyond borders and politics to the humanity we all share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why These Books Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though different in subject and tone, both books share one goal: to open eyes. Whether it\u2019s through the lens of an American teacher navigating life in China or a family fighting to survive in Gaza, these stories challenge us to think deeper, care more, and respond with empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d love for you to read them, reflect on them, and share them with others. 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