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ricdoug Posted - 12/26/2012 : 8:17:03 PM
http://lib.hku.hk/hkul100/ic/FPSbook.html

"FUNG PING SHAN, The Man, His Life and His Library tells the story of a successful businessman, generous benefactor of many charities, tireless founder of educational institutions and keen supporter of libraries. It is a deeply personal account of Fung’s remarkable life – starting from his early days in Xinhui and spanning his experiences as a successful entrepreneur in Chongqing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, his commitment to philanthropy and his passion for setting up libraries as a source of social education. And yet this book is not just one man’s legend, it is the story of early twentieth century Hong Kong, seen from one of the leading members of the Chinese community who left a legacy that has lasted for decades."
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Julie H Posted - 12/27/2012 : 6:01:02 PM
Andy,

All I can say is "WOW". What a visionary thinker and doer!

My great-grandmother came from Shanghai. We have some similarities in our backgrounds. But I never got that money-saving gene the Chinese are famous for. I spend it all...

Julie

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