Together All the Way

Name: Together All the Way
ISBN: 9787540779931

广西交通投资集团Lijiang Publishing House · ChinaOct 2021

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Word count: 244K words
Chapters: 15
ISBN: 9787540779931

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Summary

What kind of story can a road tell? There is no shortage of readily available material on the technical specifications, social significance, and economic significance of expressways, but to truly feel that era of passionate construction, one must go to the front lines, be there, and experience it firsthand.

As chroniclers, we were fortunate also to be builders, and we witnessed this period. Along the way, we saw and heard many ordinary yet great, true and moving stories behind expressway construction, and we felt firsthand the builders' strong sense of responsibility and spirit of dedication. Only then did we understand the saying, "Seas can be filled and mountains moved; such should be the resolve of a man." Calming down and thinking it over, "expressway"—these simple four characters—actually carries such great significance!

Thus, in this book series, we have buried a small wish: we sincerely hope that when the goal of "expressways reaching every county" is achieved, and when the goal of building a "transportation powerhouse" is accomplished, no one will forget the youth, wisdom, and sweat that the expressway builders devoted to it.

Editor's review

'Journeying Together' is not a work of literature in the traditional sense, but a documentary work organized and compiled by Guangxi Communications Investment Group. It is more like an "official chronicle" produced for a specific historical milestone and construction achievement, and its core value lies in faithful documentation rather than artistic expression. In terms of content, the book systematically reviews the course of Guangxi Communications Investment Group since its founding in weaving a transportation network across the land of Guangxi and promoting regional economic development. It records in detail numerous key projects and events, from expressways to bridges and tunnels, from planning blueprints to opening and operation, and includes a large number of valuable historical photographs and data. For readers studying the infrastructure construction and regional economic changes of Guangxi over the past two decades, or those interested in the reform and development trajectory of state-owned enterprises, this book provides firsthand, systematic archival material and has unique value as a historical source. Its writing style is plain and objective, emphasizing factual narration and summary of achievements, with restrained emotional expression. It should be clear that reading this book is like consulting a well-produced special report or corporate yearbook: it meets the needs of information acquisition and historical verification, not the expectations of literary aesthetics or deep exploration of human nature. If you open it with the aim of understanding a magnificent history of construction and finding details of specific projects, you will gain a great deal; but if you expect a "story" full of plot twists and character arcs, you may find it deviates from your expectations.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers or enthusiasts interested in Guangxi's transportation development and regional economic changes over the past two decades
Professionals in infrastructure construction, engineering management, or state-owned enterprise research
Internal employees or affiliated parties who wish to understand the development history and corporate culture of Guangxi Communications Investment Group
Readers who consciously collect local development histories and corporate chronicle materials

Not a good fit for

Pure literature readers seeking strong literary quality, intricate plots, or deep character development
General casual readers seeking a light, entertaining reading experience

Reading tips

It is recommended to treat it as a reference book or compilation of historical materials and to read selectively by chapter or project topic rather than linearly from beginning to end
When reading, use a map alongside the book to locate the major transportation projects mentioned, which will provide a more intuitive spatial understanding
Pay attention to the historical photographs and data charts in the book; these are often the most informative parts beyond the text

About the publisher

Lijiang Publishing House China · Founded in 1980

Lijiang Publishing House focuses on Chinese and foreign literature, humanities and social sciences, cultural life, and parent-child education, and is particularly known for translating and introducing foreign literature; its "Nobel Prize in Literature Laureates Series" has had a lasting influence on readers. Judging from the 193 books in the collection, the press publishes modern prose classics such as Lu Xun's Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk, ancient poetry and Eastern philosophy texts including Qu Yuan's The Songs of Chu and the works of Xunzi, educational works such as De Amicis's Cuore, and philosophy titles such as The Origin and Goal of History. Its authors include well-known Chinese and foreign writers and scholars such as Lu Xun, Qu Yuan, Xunzi, Hu Dalei, and Xia Mianzun. Overall, the press balances the organization of classic texts with the introduction of foreign works, forming a publishing profile that gives equal weight to literature, philosophy, and education.

版权信息
《一路同行》编委会
前言
瑶山高速魂
上篇
中篇
下篇
一路同行——养护站的故事
第一章养护三J客
第二章大伙伴与小伙伴
第三章囧囧的“苦瓜”
第四章开到荼蘼
尾声
高速青春
后记

FAQ

Does this book have a Douban rating? What type of content is it?

According to searches, the book currently has no widespread reader ratings or discussion on mainstream book communities such as Douban. This is related to its nature as a documentary chronicle compiled by a specific institution rather than a popular-market trade book. Its content falls under the category of corporate history/industry development documentary, mainly recording the development history and construction achievements of Guangxi Communications Investment Group.

Is the author 'Guangxi Communications Investment Group' an institution? How authoritative is this book?

Yes, the author is Guangxi Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd. itself, a large provincial state-owned enterprise. As a direct participant in and main entity behind the events, its organization and compilation of its own development history gives the book high authority and firsthand value at the factual and data level, while its perspective is naturally a summary and review from the enterprise's own standpoint.

Might ordinary readers be interested in this book?

For ordinary readers with a deep emotional connection to Guangxi (such as local residents or those living away from home), or with a strong interest in topics such as "infrastructure" and "major national engineering projects," this book can provide a solid text for understanding changes in one's hometown or the strength of national infrastructure construction. However, readers need to accept its documentary and reporting-oriented style, as its literary readability is relatively weak.

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广西交通投资集团 Author

Guangxi Communications Investment Group is a collectively attributed author. Public information is limited, and details of its institutional identity and creative history are unavailable. Judging from the five works included in the database, its writing and publishing focus centers on literary creation about transportation construction, covering social fiction, documentary literature, and modern poetry. Representative works such as Walking Together, Singing on the Great Road, Odes to the Thoroughfare, Echoes from the Sky Ridge, and Smooth Highway Travel are mostly set against the backdrop of expressways and other transport infrastructure. Their titles carry a distinct industry flavor and lyrical quality, combining documentary writing with poetic expression and linking engineering projects and working life to social change. These works offer readers a literary window into the work and feelings of transportation builders, and reflect the characteristics of an institutional author organizing collective creation to record industry development in literary form.