Contents Briefing

This novel is an extremely emotional retelling of the author's experience at the side of his parent who struck with illness. Wang Jing Gang's life has been heavily influenced by the care he had to provide. No choice here, he had to jeopardize life and career selflessly.

The book goes into minute details of illness, the author's parent being unconscious or illogical most of the time, becoming jealous and suspicious for no reason, which made the burden for the whole family all the greater. He entirely confides in the reader, presenting the bare feelings and fears which he has had to live with for numerous years.
Therefore the reader is faced with a set of immense, but also quite familiar emotions, for aging parents is a universal reality. Going from pungent suffering and resentment to understanding and thoughtfulness, it is the soul which is talked to directly. Universal issues such as providing for the aged and ill, how to provide, how to cope with loss, and many more are being confronted drastically.

Wang Jin Gang is not shy of accentuating one's obligations towards the family and society, also constantly reminding the reader that this is a question nobody escapes from. He sees this book also as a little rest for the soul of those who have had similar experiences to his, those who work daily to make the life of our elders better. Like a little appeasement for the heart.

Publisher Profile

On April 29, 2005, Chongqing Publishing Group was established on the basis of the former Chongqing Publishing House, a leading publisher for 55 years, which published about 800 new titles of books every year. As a large-scale cultural enterprise, the Group engages itself in books, newspapers and journals, electronic and audio-video products, and Internet publishing, with its business covering paper trade, printing, distribution, advertisement, tourism and real estate as well.

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