About Clifford H. Phillips Clifford H. Phillips, also known by his Chinese name, Lei Houtian, was raised from infancy in Beijing. He spent over 20 years in the Far East and lived in Edmonton, Alberta until his death in 2004. Books by Clifford H. Phillips The Lady Named Thunder A Biography of Dr. Ethel Margaret Phillips (1876–1951) by (author) Clifford H. Phillips China Beckons An Insight to the Culture and National Language by (author) Clifford H. Phillips