Chapter 2 Part I: New and Old Prefaces of Cambridge: Congratulatory Letters from Tutors

Cambridge, March 14, 2005 Dear Li Na: I am very pleased to hear that you are about to publish a book describing your life and study experience at Cambridge.I believe this book will deeply attract the majority of Chinese readers. Wouldn't it be an honor for me to be your thesis advisor during your master's degree at Cambridge? (I am even more relieved to know that you have finally won the distinction of Distinction).I still clearly remember the first time we met, you only took a short time (if I remember correctly, less than ten minutes?) to convince me that your thesis topic is very interesting and worth my effort for your guidance.Obviously, you are really a very convincing girl.This also makes me believe that your book will also be a brilliant masterpiece.Later, we discussed your dissertation through interviews and telephone guidance (including a two-hour long-distance call from China during your vacation).In the contact with you, I was deeply infected by the wisdom and vitality contained in you.I have no doubt that you will bring the same skill and enthusiasm to this book on Cambridge, and I wish you the best of luck!

good luck! Keith Goodall