Thirty and Standing

Name: Thirty and Standing
ISBN: 9787513900188

黄丽登民主与建设出版社 · ChinaDec 2021

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Word count: 147K words
Chapters: 50
ISBN: 9787513900188

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Summary

At thirty, most of the post-80s generation still stand on the threshold of thirty, looking back at years that were not so long and ahead at a future they cannot foresee, unsure how to go on. We once chased after decadent pleasures and reveled in the beauty of solitude; we once firmly believed we were different, that the world would change because of us—and now we have all seen clearly and stepped onto the fast lane toward thirty. Social life has worn away the last of our innocence; responsibility and composure have replaced the passion that once burned in us. Whatever the time, we of the post-80s generation keep striving! Thirty will not be the end of our best years; it should be the beginning of a brand-new era!

Editor's review

Thirty and Standing is a collection of essays by Huang Lideng exploring the growth and self-realization of contemporary young people. This book is not a conventional success guide; through the author's keen observation and sincere writing, it records the confusion, reflection, and moments of insight at the important life milestone of thirty. It touches on universal themes such as career development, relationships, self-perception, and the meaning of life. As an editor, I believe the book's value lies in its authenticity and resonance. The author offers no quick-fix solutions; instead, like a friend, she shares her own inner journey, and this candor gives the writing the power to move readers. Though rooted in personal experience, the reflections mirror the collective anxiety and longing of an entire generation of young people. Its value as reading lies not in providing standard answers but in inspiring readers to engage in deep thinking of their own, and to find comfort and courage to move forward in shared recognition. The prose is plain yet warm, suited to being savored slowly in quiet moments.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young people in their late twenties who feel lost about their direction in life
Readers with a sustained interest in personal growth and inner exploration
Literature lovers who enjoy reading life essays and seek emotional resonance
Urban readers facing a career or life transition who need spiritual reference points

Not a good fit for

Pragmatic readers seeking concrete methods or quick-success techniques
Readers expecting novelistic strong plotting and dramatic conflict

Reading tips

Reading in a relatively quiet, undisturbed environment is recommended, to follow the text in introspection
It is not necessary to read straight through; begin with whichever chapter speaks to you most right now
After reading, you may wish to make a few simple notes on your own experiences, recording the thoughts it triggers

About the publisher

民主与建设出版社 China · Founded in 1994

Founded in 1994, Democracy and Construction Press organizes its publishing around economic management, the humanities and history, and united front culture, while also covering foreign literature and classic works. Among the 732 titles in the collection are translations of foreign classics such as The Brothers Karamazov and On War, fantasy literature such as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Illustrated Collector's Edition, and modern literary masterpieces including Lao She's Four Generations Under One Roof and Camel Xiangzi · The Problem of Nothing, and Lu Xun's Call to Arms. Translators Geng Jizhi and Wang Jinhua, together with authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien and Carl von Clausewitz, form the resource base for its combination of scholarly translation and general reading. As public information is limited, this description focuses on the publishing profile reflected in the titles held in the collection.

版权信息
写给80后
目标篇
成功属于有目标的人
对于目标，没有任何的借口和理由
选你所爱，爱你所选
给自己一个梦想的支点
目标确定不轻言放弃
画饼明志
目标确定，永不服输
信念篇
努力不一定成功，但放弃一定失败
拼搏让不可能成为可能
让自己活得更有意义
顽强的意志，不灭的希望
枪王的忠诚和信念
伤痛无法磨灭一个强者的信念
困境篇
没有右腿，也能走完全程
水到绝境是飞瀑
苦难的日子，我来走过
执着于成功的超级“丹”
大山深处的坚守
越挫越勇
坚持篇
坚持到底的报酬
坚持、坚持再坚持
坚持最初的梦想
坚持下来，总有收获
坚持到底就是成功
勤奋篇
比别人多付出5%的努力
奋斗改变命运，勤奋造就未来
有付出就有回报
勤奋造就音乐人生
金牌背后的超人代价
学习篇
沉稳与深思
站在巨人的肩膀上
成功学影响下的成功者
总结学习后的成功
机遇篇
机遇喜欢给有准备的人
不满足现状是抓住下一个机遇的必备前提
抓住稍纵即逝的机会
随时把握机遇
与“希望工程”一起成长
机遇铸造音乐人生
抓住商机
后记关于成功

FAQ

Is this book a novel or a collection of essays?

It is a collection of essays based on the author's personal experience and reflections—a work of nonfiction.

Is the book only for people who are thirty?

Not at all. Though it takes "standing at thirty" as its entry point, its exploration of growth, choice, and self-realization is illuminating for readers in their twenties and even older.

What is the style of the book?

It leans toward inner narrative and life reflection, with delicate and sincere prose, a gentle and contemplative tone—neither flashy nor preachy.

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About the author

黄丽登 Author

Huang Lideng is an author about whom limited public information is available. Only one work by this author can currently be identified: the social novel Thirty and Standing Firm. Because details such as dates of birth and death, nationality, and English name have not been clearly recorded, little can be said about the author's personal background or the full scope of their writing. Judging from the existing work, Huang Lideng draws on social reality and uses fiction to examine the circumstances and choices of ordinary people at a particular stage of life. The style tends toward realism, with a narrative close to everyday experience. The title Thirty and Standing Firm itself points to familiar themes of growing up, responsibility, and life transitions, reflecting the author's interest in social subjects. Although the number of works remains small, Huang Lideng has entered readers' view with realistic fiction, and future writing deserves attention.