Dare to Act
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in WWII history and the history of Japanese invasion of China who wish to learn about grassroots preservation of historical materials
- Those interested in the psychological journey of an ordinary person upholding conscience under pressure and enduring online abuse and threats
- Readers who enjoy illustrated nonfiction and prefer first-person testimonial narratives
- Teachers or nonprofit practitioners seeking materials for cross-cultural understanding and peace education
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting systematic WWII historical research or academic verification—this book is a personal record
- Readers sensitive to depictions of online abuse, death threats, and psychological trauma who are easily affected emotionally
- Those looking only for a light travelogue—the China trip in the book serves the theme of retracing history
Reading tips
- Read the section on the album's provenance and the decision to donate first, then the chapters on the threats, to understand the cause and effect of choice and cost.
- Read the photographs alongside the text, paying attention to details of the author's emotional and physical reactions.
- When reading the Nanjing and Harbin sections, slow down and take notes against your own existing historical knowledge.
- After finishing, write a paragraph on your understanding of "an ordinary person doing the right thing" to help process the emotions.
About the publisher
Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 我的追梦人生
- 二战相册
- 命运之函：一封邮件
- 网暴威胁：至暗时刻
- 真相不应被遗忘
- 捐出日军罪证之后
- 国礼瓷
- 穿越风暴
- 中国纪行
- 初来乍到
- 京城行走
- 见字如面
- 上海杭州
- 铭记历史
- 南京大屠杀
- 731：重返真相现场
- 哈尔滨：看见历史的背面
- 春晚故事
- 烟火武汉：长江、黄鹤楼、热干面
- 中国制造：感受科技的魅力
- 蛇年之约：除夕夜的温暖与感动
- 尾声
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About the author
Evan Kyle is an author about whom limited public information is available. The only Chinese publication currently on record is a single title, Dare to Act, which is classified under foreign literature. Because no clear records exist regarding biographical details, nationality, or writing background, this introduction can only offer a brief account based on the work held in the database. Placing Dare to Act under foreign literature suggests that the text has features of translation or cross-linguistic writing, and its subject matter tends toward narrative portrayals of characters making choices and taking action in particular circumstances. The title itself conveys an attitude of confronting difficulties without evading risk, hinting that the work may revolve around courage, decision, and responsibility. Given the available information, Kyle's writing style is difficult to summarize systematically; readers may instead begin with the language, narrative rhythm, and character development to appreciate the work's expressive aims. With such limited material, assessments of this author should remain open, and further clues await future confirmation.
Lu Benfu is a Chinese author whose works span a fairly wide range of subjects. Public information about him is limited, and no record of his life or educational background is available in our database. Judging from the nine titles held in the collection, his writing and editorial work touch on finance and investment, business management, applied psychology, and personal growth. Among these, several books on Warren Buffett's investment philosophy are especially representative, such as The Essays of Warren Buffett: Authoritative Revised Edition, Buffett's Letters to Managers: A Classic Course on Value Investment and Corporate Governance, and Buffett's Way of Investing, showing a sustained interest in value investing and corporate governance. He has also helped introduce Richard Wiseman's psychology titles and has written on topics such as equity wars, win-win cooperation, and communication methods. Overall, his work is aimed at general readers and emphasizes practicality and readability.
