Chasing Light and Dreams
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Editor's review
In structure, the book follows a chronological thread, interspersed with retrospectives and reflections on key events, with a narrative rhythm that is well paced. Particularly noteworthy is the author's concrete and vivid portrayal of the business environment and policy shifts during China's social transformation from the 1990s to the early twenty-first century, offering readers a vivid microcosmic footnote for understanding the trajectory of the contemporary Chinese economy. The book's discussion of corporate ethics, attachment to one's native place, and the clash with modern business rules also reveals the author's considerable depth of thought.
It should be noted, however, that due to the limits of the writing perspective, some chapters' depiction of business competition may seem slightly idealized. Yet on the whole, the value of this work lies in its authenticity—it neither deliberately beautifies setbacks nor over-dramatizes success, but records in plain language how an ordinary person sought a sense of self in a time of change. This candid manner of narration is precisely what gives the book its most moving power.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Researchers and enthusiasts interested in the history of Chinese enterprises during the reform and opening-up period
- Readers currently starting a business or undergoing a career transition who seek points of reference from experience
- Readers who enjoy autobiographical personal narratives that reflect the changes of an era
- Those interested in discussing business ethics and social responsibility
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting a highly dramatized business novel with strong plot conflicts
- Pragmatists seeking concrete, replicable business models or step-by-step success formulas
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read alongside materials on the economic history of China's reform and opening-up to deepen understanding of the historical context
- While reading, note the subtle differences between the author's descriptions of states of mind at key moments and later reflections
- The book contains many descriptions of regional culture and the world of human relations; readers may wish to slow down and savor the cultural details
About the publisher
Thread-Binding Books Publishing House publishes major works of classical Chinese culture and contemporary academic writings in traditional thread-bound form, and also issues books on social sciences, poetry, calligraphy and painting, and local chronicles and yearbooks. Judging from the 105 titles in its catalogue, its publishing focuses on traditional culture and the humanities: on the one hand, historical and modern-history works such as Liu Rushi Biezhuan and Rediscovering Modern China, as well as annotated editions of Buddhist and Daoist classics including Detailed Explanations of the Qingjing Jing, Annotations on Liaofan's Four Lessons, and an Appreciation of the Ksitigarbha Sutra in Small Regular Script; on the other, works on spiritual cultivation and literary culture such as Awakening: Venerable Master Hsing Yun's Lessons on Spiritual Practice, Family and Country, and Earth Bones. Its authors include scholars and writers such as Chen Yinke, Ma Yong, Xiao Dengfu, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Yuan Liaofan, Zeng Qiyun and Xiao Renfu, reflecting a publishing profile that relies on distinguished scholars and emphasizes classic annotation and elegant book design.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序言——生命之灯因文学而点亮
- 第一辑 亲情永恒
- 1 烛照心灵的光
- 2 骑在草树上的父亲
- 3 卖西瓜
- 4 稻田的光芒
- 5 父亲的三轮车
- 6 母爱无边
- 第二辑 故园情怀
- 7 山村的老家
- 8 瓦房记忆
- 9 魂系故园梦桑梓
- 10 田野
- 11 古井流淌桑梓情
- 12 父亲与牛
- 13 月老家的枣树
- 14 故乡的香樟树
- 15 追光少年
- 第三辑 自然咏叹
- 16 五彩的宁远
- 17 九嶷山的竹
- 18 九嶷山印象
- 19 文庙踏雪赏梅记
- 20 品读永州
- 21 阳明山踏秋
- 22 桂林之旅
- 第四辑 人生羁旅
- 23 外婆家的路
- 24 扎根
- 25 向日葵
- 26 回道州
- 27 韶山，韶山
- 28 屋顶的菜园
- 29 戏台上下
- 30 福星
- 31 冬瓜冲
- 第五辑 心灵履痕
- 32 梦想的起点站
- 33 胡萝卜老师
- 34 山歌儿悠悠
- 35 雷达先生
- 36 母校的恩师
- 37 音乐老师
- 38 山乡小渡船
- 39 第一位贵人
- 40 长歌行
- 41 幸福的梦想
- 42 辉煌的乐章画卷，心灵的灯塔
- 43 爸爸妈妈，我想对您说——写给父母的一封信
- 44 德艺双馨，感人至深——观《少年雷锋》有感
- 45 相见在二十年后
- 46 红山茶开满目春
- 47 爷爷的故事
- 48 那一刻，我没有放弃
- 49 老街
- 50 旧时光里的苦与乐
- 51 搬家
- 52 过年
- 53 大塘谷
- 后记
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About the author
Hu Jixiong is an author about whom limited public information is available. Two works can currently be confirmed, Liancheng and Chasing the Light, Pursuing Dreams, commonly classified as social fiction and classic works. Judging from the subject matter of these two books, his writing tends to focus on social reality and the fate of individuals, developing narratives within concrete scenes of everyday life and showing how ordinary people make choices and persevere amid their times and surroundings. The title Liancheng carries a distinct regional flavor, suggesting that the story may revolve around the human relationships and changing life of a particular city, while Chasing the Light, Pursuing Dreams leans more toward themes of ideals and striving, conveying an uplifting spirit. Because no reliable records of his biography, nationality, or dates of birth and death are available, his full body of work and literary standing cannot yet be fully assessed. On the strength of the two known works alone, however, Hu Jixiong shows a sustained interest in social themes and a relatively plain, grounded narrative style that readers may come to know better through his books.
