Readers 2012 Issue 18

Editorial Department of ReadersDuzhe Publishing & Media Corp. · ChinaFeb 2015

4.2

Word count: 82K words
Chapters: 67

Summary

The heart is a tree. The roots of love and hope are sunk deep into the soil, while the branches and leaves of wisdom and emotion spread out and reach toward the blue sky. Whether it is the wind and rain of the passing years beating against its face, or the rolling dust covering its green leaves and branches, it always stands there quietly, waiting, and accepts everything that comes to it, without arrogance and without a sense of inferiority.

Editor's review

Reader's Digest 2012 Issue 18 continues the gentle character long associated with this popular digest: it does not chase sensational topics but gathers family affection, growth, conduct in life, nature, and small kindnesses into one volume, giving readers a chance to pause and look back between short pieces. Its value lies not in systematic knowledge but in carefully selected narratives and essays that preserve a quiet space for reading amid busy lives. The pieces are short and gently paced, suited to opening in spare moments or reading slowly before bed or while traveling. Its observations on life often start from concrete details, preaching little and showing much, letting readers see their own circumstances through others' experiences. For readers tired of long works, an issue like this can serve as a buffer; for teenagers hoping to build a reading habit, the short format lowers the threshold. Note that a digest's viewpoints and pieces are dispersed; readers need not finish every page—skipping by interest better suits its arrangement.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Office workers used to reading in fragments of time such as commutes or before bed
Middle and high school students who want to build reading habits through short pieces
Readers who prefer essays, emotional stories, and reflections on life
People who need to ease their mood and briefly escape information noise

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking systematic knowledge or academic argument
Those focused only on current affairs and time-sensitive reporting
Readers who reject digest compilations and prefer original long-form work

Reading tips

No need to read in table-of-contents order; turn to a title that draws you and read two or three pieces each time.
Keep a pen and mark briefly beside sentences that move you; revisit them after a few days.
Leave the magazine on the sofa or by the bed and use ten-minute gaps to read, with no page goal.
When you disagree with a viewpoint, finish reading before judging, and exchange views with family or friends.

About the publisher

Duzhe Publishing & Media Corp. China · Founded in 2009

Duzhe Publishing & Media Corp. takes Duzhe magazine as its core brand, with publishing directions covering periodicals, books, and textbooks and supplementary teaching materials, among which the Duzhe series of periodicals is its most representative publication. The books in the database are mainly various 2012 issues of Duzhe, such as several issues from No. 14 to No. 24, reflecting the publisher's approach of drawing on the author resources of the Duzhe editorial department and featuring the collected publication of periodical content. In addition to periodical publications, the company is also involved in the publication and distribution of books and textbooks and supplementary teaching materials. However, publicly available information in the database is limited, the common categories are not yet clear, and the representative books are concentrated on issues of Duzhe magazine, making it difficult to fully present its book publishing structure on this basis. Overall, the publisher's characteristic lies in relying on the Duzhe brand to carry out serialized and continuous publishing development around periodical content, with author resources drawn mainly from the Duzhe editorial department and related editorial teams.

版权信息
【卷首语】钢笔
【目录】
【文苑】刀疤
【人世间】桥在水上
【文苑】诗二首
【两代之间】离别
【文苑】河岸——写给父亲
【点滴】长大后干什么
【人世间】让他安静地离开
【文苑】我在
【婚姻家庭】一枚钻戒
【话题】奢华过眼
【点滴】 IN词
【杂谈随感】忘记价格，体验价值
【人物】繁花瘦，怎禁秋
【心理人生】平等的尊严
【杂谈随感】中国人到底想要什么
【点滴】中国城市的“精神”
【心理人生】生死之间的“桂姐”
【杂谈随感】趣说三种人的一生
【人生之旅】青春打滚的季节
【言论】言论
【社会之窗】告诉你一个真实的中国互联网
【文苑】安林的诗
【人物】鹣鲽情深
【文苑】一辈子就是玩
【两代之间】母亲的心
【人生之旅】光明顶上
【文化茶座】影响中国历史的十篇政治美文
【漫画与幽默】漫画与幽默
【青年一代】 “巴神”，这个世界没人懂你
【杂谈随感】国情
【点滴】进一步的雅致
【文苑】恨恨而死
【在海外】免费的“巴菲特午餐”
【幽默小品】航班上的广播
【点滴】相对静坐的时光
【名人轶事】名人轶事
【杂谈随感】大时代边上的庸见词典
【知识】好人总是输
【点滴】心灵百叶窗
【在海外】白宫，一座毫无隐私的“白色监狱”
【文苑】香伯
【意林】一天
【意林】有条纹的人
【意林】良心
【意林】谦卑的心
【意林】反对复辟
【杂谈随感】那些生活已然消逝
【心理人生】成功的后面是什么
【点滴】做大事者无琐碎
【婚姻家庭】你是我的暖
【杂谈随感】别检讨缺钱，检讨生活
【他山石】博士誓言
【点滴】关怀
【点滴】跳舞吧，博士论文
【人世间】从神户飞来的三千只纸鹤
【杂谈随感】老兵的泪
【历史一页】八年抗战缩影
【生活之友】 12种严重误导消费的食品标签
【幽默小品】他说什么
【他山石】一堂“自由”实验课
【社会之窗】 Hi，你是哪个族
【文苑】旷野灯红
【人生之旅】开在记忆深处的花
【读者作者编者】微博互动

FAQ

Is this 2012 Issue 18 meant to be read from start to finish?

Not necessarily. Digest pieces are independent, and the arrangement suits browsing. Choose by column or title interest and read two or three at a time; not finishing does not affect understanding and better fits fragmented reading.

Can I start with this issue if I have never read Reader's Digest?

Yes. Each issue consists mainly of self-contained short pieces and does not depend on prior context. Treat it as a sample of the magazine's style; if you like this gentle, short-form editorial approach, look for other issues.

Why does the content feel rather scattered after reading?

This follows from the digest format: pieces come from different sources and cover various themes, and editors link them through columns and rhythm rather than a single topic. Read selectively by interest; do not expect logical progression from piece to piece.

Is it suitable for students in the classroom?

It can serve as extracurricular reading material, but it is better for independent browsing than assigned reading. Students differ in age and receptiveness; teachers or parents can review the pieces first, recommend them to suitable children, and allow them to skip what does not interest them.

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Editorial Department of Readers Author

The Editorial Department of Readers is the editorial unit of the Readers Magazine Press responsible for editing and publishing Readers. Founded in Lanzhou in March 1981 and sponsored by Readers Publishing & Media Co., Ltd., Readers is known as "a spiritual reader for the Chinese people" and has accumulated a circulation of over 2.1 billion copies. The department handles topic planning, manuscript selection and publication of the magazine. The database contains 262 of its editorial works, with representative issues including Nos. 16 to 23 of 2023. Based on available materials, public information about the department's specific staffing, history and operational details is limited; its profile is mainly presented through the ongoing issues of Readers, through which it has exerted a steady and broad influence on readers by conveying warm stories, humanistic essays and reflections on life.