Readers 2012 Issue 19

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

4.2

Word count: 86K words
Chapters: 63

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

As the 19th issue of 2012, Reader remains a light yet complete spiritual read made up of short excerpts and essays. It excels at grounding grand themes in everyday experience: a meal, a farewell, a stretch of road, one person's choice can all become entry points for understanding life. Compared with publications that pursue information density, this issue is more like a slow walk; readers need not enter with a clear purpose, yet often pause on a certain page to re-examine their emotions and relationships. The editors favor readability and emotional restraint; the language is clear and smooth, suitable for fragmented moments such as commuting, waiting at a clinic, or an afternoon tea break; it also suits family reading, with elders and younger members each finding something they need. It does not serve academic argument or timely news, so it is not suitable as a primary source for factual verification. If you are in a period of scattered attention, treat it as transitional reading to restore your reading touch; two or three pieces at a time is enough, and there is no need to force progress.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Adults who want a quiet reading experience in fragmented time
Readers who enjoy short stories, essays, and observations of life
Family members who hope to share reading topics with elders at home
People who are easily distracted by long reads and need to rebuild the habit

Not a good fit for

Readers who need tight plots and strong suspense narratives
Readers expecting in-depth feature reports or professional analysis
Readers not interested in the digest compilation format itself

Reading tips

Keep it within easy reach and read one piece while waiting for a bus or in line, then put it down.
Set aside two or three evenings a week for fifteen minutes each to build a steady rhythm.
When a passage resonates, note one feeling in your own words; no long review is needed.
After family members each read a few pieces, share favorite parts without needing to agree on conclusions.

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】查塔卡的杜鹃
【目录】
【文苑】虎门节马
【文苑】写给幸福
【文苑】报秋
【心理人生】 “富有”原来如此简单
【文苑】诗三首
【人世间】陵园里的“集结号”
【青年一代】带你们去看海
【人生之旅】偏爱
【点滴】为了一片树叶
【人物】一半是玫瑰，一半是尖刺
【点滴】学会吐核儿
【人生之旅】例外的惭愧
【言论】言论
【社会之窗】给我一点安全感
【点滴】不要比坏
【杂谈随感】参赛者的奥运与看客的奥运
【点滴】老百姓的理解
【人世间】母亲的宝物
【人世间】原谅
【名人轶事】赫鲁晓夫的细腻
【经营之道】弹琴的领导与熬夜的领导
【两代之间】陪你一起找罗马
【书林一叶】旁观者的教益
【点滴】哭笑的理由
【文苑】镂葱丝
【杂谈随感】必须的力量
【人生之旅】时光可以优雅地老去
【书林一叶】清单时代
【漫画与幽默】漫画与幽默
【话题】雷夫答问录
【人世间】温暖
【科海览胜】我度过了美好的一生
【历史一页】马车与火车的对决
【人物】最幸福的儿科医生
【文化茶座】岂是刑场
【意林】爱情本来就是邪教
【意林】无畏
【意林】一朵花的重量
【意林】看得起
【生物世界】动物们的纵欢时刻
【名人轶事】班廷的坚持
【文化茶座】那一次煮酒
【校园内外】生命没有标准答案
【人世间】北堂种萱草，花开不见还
【在海外】买手机
【点滴】农夫和死神
【在海外】这些高智商，玩人没商量
【幽默小品】遮掩
【名人轶事】为爱卸妆
【名人轶事】齐白石晚年自省
【名人轶事】学林新语
【点滴】手心里的文字
【人世间】我挣钱比你容易
【婚姻家庭】婚姻生活点滴
【点滴】一代人的气韵
【生活之友】 “忙碌”陷阱
【点滴】小谢
【文苑】娶新娘的车
【杂谈随感】命运的作用
【互动】微博互动

FAQ

Will this issue repeat the content of the previous one?

Generally, entire pieces are not repeated. Different issues arrange their contents differently, but the same publication maintains a similar interest in topics and language style. If reading consecutively, it is advisable to wait a while before the next issue to avoid fatigue from similar styles.

How much is appropriate to read each day?

There is no fixed standard. Since the pieces are mostly short, reading one to three at a time, for ten to twenty minutes, is enough. If your attention is low that day, reading one piece still counts; the point is to keep the act of opening the publication, not to pursue quantity.

What if I can't remember what I read?

No need to worry. The value of this kind of reading often lies in the relaxation and touch of the moment, not in remembering facts. If you want a trace, note just one line that moved you, or write down a thought you had at the time, and look back after a few weeks.

Is it suitable as a gift for a friend?

Yes, especially for friends who are busy and rarely have time to sit down and read. It is light and the pieces stand alone, so the recipient need not start from the beginning. However, if the person prefers long-form or professional books, it may not suit their taste; learn about their reading habits before giving it.

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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.