Ha Jin

factoid #1
Author's real name is: Xuefei Jin

factoid #2
Was living in the U.S., working on his doctorate at Brandeis University, with the intention of moving back to China, his native country, when the Tiananmen Square massacre occured. After watching televised coverage of the event, Jin and his wife decided to remain in the States. Jin turned to writing after being unable to find teaching work.

books
Between Silences
Oceans of Words
Under the Red Flag
Waiting
In the Pond
War Trash
The Bride-groom