Going Home
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Summary
Editor's review
In literary terms, Going Home is plain in language but profoundly sincere in feeling; its “de-techniqued” narration is precisely what makes it most moving. Its detailed depiction of social life in a particular historical period offers a microcosmic window onto the transformations of Chinese families. It is not merely a story of flesh-and-blood reunion but a deep inquiry into the meaning of “home,” blood ties, and identity.
As an editor, I see the book’s value in its irreproducible authenticity and its function as a social record. It has no dramatic fictional plot, yet its truthfulness gives it greater impact. For readers concerned with modern and contemporary Chinese history, family ethics, and nonfiction writing, it is a valuable emotional archive and a historical supplement. The resilience, hope, and forgiveness it presents have an emotional resonance that transcends its era.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in documentary literature on family reunification
- Readers hoping to understand social and family changes in a particular historical period in China
- Lovers of nonfiction who prefer sincere emotion and plain narrative
- Readers curious about stories where social issues and individual fate intertwine
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking strong plots and fast-paced entertainment fiction
- Readers with little basic knowledge of or interest in the specific historical background
Reading tips
- Read it as a social and emotional archive rather than a pure storybook
- Combine it with background knowledge of modern Chinese history to deepen understanding
- Pay attention to the subtle portrayal of characters’ psychology and family relations; this is the book’s essence
About the publisher
Shaanxi People's Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher based in northwest China. Its publishing focuses mainly on philosophy and social sciences, and also covers Party history and Party building, literature and art, textbooks, and audio-visual publications. Judging from the books in the database, the press publishes in categories such as classical literature, social novels, modern poetry, essays and miscellaneous writings, and inspirational growth. Its list includes classical literature readers such as Journey to the West (Volume One), contemporary novels such as Yan Gu by Mengyan Dianxia and Going Home by Wang Hai, and poetry and prose by Zhou Wenting, Wang Wei, and Zheng Man. In terms of authors, classic writers such as Wu Cheng'en appear alongside historical titles related to Zhang Juzheng, showing a combination of traditional classics and contemporary original works. Public information is limited, and the above is based mainly on the ten books in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一章
- 第二章
- 第三章
- 第四章
- 第五章
- 第六章
- 第七章
- 第八章
- 第九章
- 第十章
- 第十一章
- 第十二章
- 第十三章
- 第十四章
- 第十五章
- 第十六章
- 第十七章
- 第十八章
- 第十九章
- 第二十章
- 第二十一章
- 第二十二章
- 第二十三章
- 第二十四章
- 第二十五章
- 第二十六章
- 第二十七章
- 第二十八章
- 第二十九章
- 第三十章
- 第三十一章
- 第三十二章
- 第三十三章
- 第三十四章
- 第三十五章
- 第三十六章
- 第三十七章
- 第三十八章
- 第三十九章
- 第四十章
- 第四十一章
- 第四十二章
- 第四十三章
- 第四十四章
- 第四十五章
- 第四十六章
- 第四十七章
- 第四十八章
- 第四十九章
- 第五十章
- 第五十一章
- 第五十二章
- 后记
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About the author
Wang Hai, originally named Wang Zhenhai, was born in Xianyang, Shaanxi, in 1957. He is a member of the China Writers Association, vice chairman of the Shaanxi Writers Association, and chairman of the Xixian New Area Writers Association. He is primarily a novelist, and works such as Laofen, Renfan, Tiantang, Chengshi Men, Xinyi, Jinhua, and Huijia draw on real life and focus on ordinary people's fates and social change. Laofen received the International Award for Culture and Scientific Exchange from the United States; Tiantang was adapted into the stage play The Bell Fades Away, which won an Outstanding Production award from the Ministry of Culture. The library also includes his management title From HR to HRBP: Seven Practical Scenarios and Essential Skills for Becoming a Professional HRBP.
