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Coming into This World in This Life

Rating 2.0
Word count
173K words
Chapters
57
ISBN
9789815112139

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Summary

The passing and death of a ninety-year-old man sets in motion a long and vast dreamlike journey. Through it, the protagonist revisits his own life, offering a full account and deep reflection on joys and sorrows, partings and reunions—the soul's reflection on life, strength's reflection on suffering, good times' reflection on adversity, old age's reflection on aging—expressing love and reluctance for life, helplessness and sorrow... By portraying the qualities of different characters and recreating the social realities of various periods, the book reveals their profound influence on individual destiny. With his own intelligence, beauty, endurance, and sincerity, the protagonist composes a symphony that spans life and death.

Editor's review

"This Life in This World" is an essay collection by Sun Chunjie, who records lived experience in sincere prose and explores, from a personal perspective, the nature of life, memory, and existence. Rather than a grand narrative framework, the work captures subtle emotions and philosophical reflection in everyday life through keen observation and introspection. The author's prose is plain yet textured, guiding readers to slow down amid the pace of modern life and re-examine the relationship between self and world. In literary terms, the book demonstrates the power of personal narrative within nonfiction writing and is suited to readers seeking inner calm and immersive reading. Its discussions of time, family, and nature, though offering no definitive answers, open ample room for thought and leave readers inspired through resonance. Overall, it is a work to be savored quietly, and its value lies in awakening a felt awareness of life's details.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers seeking inner tranquility and self-reflection
  • Those interested in essays and nonfiction
  • Readers who enjoy exploring life philosophy through personal stories
  • Urban readers seeking a moment of spiritual respite amid busyness

Not a good fit for

  • Readers who prefer fast-paced, plot-driven novels
  • Those expecting practical advice or clear methodologies

Reading tips

  1. Read in segments in a quiet setting to fully feel the emotional depth of the prose
  2. Reflect in connection with personal experience to enhance the interactive quality of reading
  3. After reading, try recording your own reflections to continue the themes explored in the book

About the publisher

Universal Publishing House is a comprehensive publishing institution headquartered in the United Kingdom. It focuses on publishing Chinese-language books, primarily for overseas Chinese authors, and its range covers literary genres such as wuxia novels, mystery and suspense, and social fiction, as well as law, art, and essays. Its catalogue currently contains about 220 titles, with representative works including Ximen Ding's complete Yidao Yunyan and the Shanmao Wangsen series, along with Burden of Proof in Medical Damage Liability Disputes in the Civil Code Era and Aesthetics, Calligraphy, and Miscellaneous Notes. Other representative authors include Tuo Mingsheng, Cao Lihua, Qian Baohuai, Zi Fei, Chen Yading, Ou Zhaoping, and Cang Er. Public information is limited; based on the books in the catalogue, its publishing direction leans toward genre fiction, humanities and social sciences, legal practice, and popular art books, and it offers authors one-stop publishing services including editing, typesetting, and distribution.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 题记
  3. 序 无间相亲
  4. 引子
  5. 七七四十九
  6. 第一天 告别元宵节
  7. 第二天 梦回故里
  8. 第三天 浴火重生
  9. 第四天 久别重逢
  10. 第五天 送别与守望
  11. 第六天 父母的宿命
  12. 第七天 妇女节联想
  13. 第八天 遥望童年
  14. 第九天 一条路的变迁
  15. 第十天 不舍的石头房
  16. 第十一天 相依相伴的时光
  17. 第十二天 旧时代的媳妇
  18. 第十三天 正值老人节
  19. 第十四天 生命之源
  20. 第十五天 聚散离合天注定
  21. 第十六天 梅姐的悲伤
  22. 第十七天 以食为天
  23. 第十八天 灾难从天而降
  24. 第十九天 子女的问题
  25. 第二十天 扭曲的亲情
  26. 第二十一天 世态炎凉
  27. 第二十二天 血脉传承
  28. 第二十三天 从夏到春
  29. 第二十四天 生日的意义
  30. 第二十五天 是非对错已成风
  31. 第二十六天 也曾沦陷
  32. 第二十七天 谈婚论嫁
  33. 第二十八天 秋意渐浓
  34. 第二十九天 岁月如斯
  35. 第三十天 最后的中秋节
  36. 第三十一天 一个人的日子
  37. 第三十二天 房前屋后
  38. 第三十三天 山野情结
  39. 第三十四天 享受美丽
  40. 第三十五天 山坡上的白头翁
  41. 第三十六天 感恩光明工程
  42. 第三十七天 远离健康
  43. 第三十八天 不堪重负的心脏
  44. 第三十九天 夕阳晚景
  45. 第四十天 琐事琐谈
  46. 第四十一天 童真与爱心
  47. 第四十二天 老得不知所措
  48. 第四十三天 百灵鸟在歌唱
  49. 第四十四天 选择无语
  50. 第四十五天 低蛋白血症
  51. 第四十六天 妈妈不怕
  52. 第四十七天 今生之缘
  53. 第四十八天 来世之约
  54. 第四十九天 回归之路
  55. 鱼雁传书
  56. 后记
  57. 世间不止瓜连子,世间更需子连瓜

FAQ

What is this book mainly about?
This is an essay collection by Sun Chunjie that explores themes of life, memory, family, and nature through personal life fragments and observations, with a focus on inner experience and philosophical reflection.
What is the background of the author, Sun Chunjie?
Sun Chunjie is a writer focused on essay writing, known for a delicate and sincere style and for distilling profound life insights from the everyday.
Is this book suitable as a gift?
It is suitable for friends who love literature and value spiritual growth, especially those who appreciate quiet, reflective reading.

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About the author

孙春杰 Author

Sun Chunjie is an author about whom limited public information is available; details of their life, nationality, and dates of birth and death have not been clearly recorded. One work by this author is included in the collection, titled This Life, Coming into the World, which is categorized as "Otherworld Continent," indicating that the writing involves imaginary worlds and fantasy themes. Based on the available material, Sun Chunjie's work builds otherworldly settings through imagination and develops its narrative around the protagonist's experiences in an unfamiliar world, showing traces of the crossover and otherworldly adventure elements common in online literature. Because the author has not yet accumulated more verifiable works or public interviews, a full assessment of their overall style, thematic preferences, and influence among readers remains difficult. At present, only on the basis of the single text This Life, Coming into the World can Sun Chunjie be positioned as an author attempting the Otherworld Continent genre, with further information awaiting later works and public materials.

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