My Chinese Marriage

An American woman narrates her marriage to a Chinese man and her subsequent move to Shanghai, detailing daily life, household management, and social customs as she adapts to a bicultural marriage. She contrasts experiences in the United States and the International Settlement with encounters in traditional Chinese households, describing language learning, domestic routines, family expectations including arranged unions, and her husband's professional efforts. The account combines personal reminiscence and cultural observation to explore adaptation, identity, and the compromises involved in forging a comfortable, modern home across differing social worlds.