The Long Road (Paperback)
Language: Chinese
Published by Conllective Publishing, 2026
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Paperback. This book traces a life spanning more than seventy years, following the journey of a Chinese individual whose personal story bears the imprint of an era of profound social transformation in China.From childhood on the streets of Chengdu to adolescence at an elite secondary school; from the hardships of rural labor amid political upheaval to the quiet struggles of early professional life; from academic inquiry within university walls to reflections shaped by years of educational leadership; from navigating the shifting tides of a market economy to the intimate responsibilities of family life and parenthood; from sober observations of social change to encounters with the wider world through travel in Europe and North America-the author weaves lived experience into the broader currents of history.Written with honesty and restraint, this memoir portrays a life that is at once ordinary and singular, shaped by circumstance yet defined by choice. It reflects not only an individual journey, but also the shared experiences, uncertainties, and resilience of an entire generation.More than a personal recollection, this work stands as a testament to social change and human endurance. It invites readers to revisit their own pasts, recognize familiar echoes in the lives of parents and predecessors, and reflect on the enduring relationship between individual destiny and historical time.-- This memoir follows a Chinese life over seventy years of social change. From childhood in schools to rural labor, education, work, and family life, it links extensive personal experience with modern China's historical transformation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Long Road (Paperback)
- Author
- Renzhong Xu
- Publisher
- Conllective Publishing
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- Chinese
- ISBN 10
- 0984499709
- ISBN 13
- 9780984499700
This book traces a life spanning more than seventy years, following the journey of a Chinese individual whose personal story bears the imprint of an era of profound social transformation in China.
From childhood on the streets of Chengdu to adolescence at an elite secondary school; from the hardships of rural labor amid political upheaval to the quiet struggles of early professional life; from academic inquiry within university walls to reflections shaped by years of educational leadership; from navigating the shifting tides of a market economy to the intimate responsibilities of family life and parenthood; from sober observations of social change to encounters with the wider world through travel in Europe and North America-the author weaves lived experience into the broader currents of history.
Written with honesty and restraint, this memoir portrays a life that is at once ordinary and singular, shaped by circumstance yet defined by choice. It reflects not only an individual journey, but also the shared experiences, uncertainties, and resilience of an entire generation.
More than a personal recollection, this work stands as a testament to social change and human endurance. It invites readers to revisit their own pasts, recognize familiar echoes in the lives of parents and predecessors, and reflect on the enduring relationship between individual destiny and historical time.
这是一部跨越七十余年的人生记录,也是一幅映照时代巨变的真实画卷。
从成都街头的童年记忆,到重点中学的青春岁月;从上山下乡的艰难历练,到基层职场的现实磨砺;从高校求学与治学的思考,到教育管理与社会实践的探索;从市场经济浪潮中的沉浮应对,到对子女成长的深切体悟;从对社会结构与经济变迁的冷静反思,到远行欧美后的观察与省思--作者以亲历者的视角,串联起个人命运与时代洪流的交汇点。
本书以真诚而克制的笔触,记录了一位普通人如何在剧烈变动的历史进程中作出选择、承担责任、保持尊严。书中既有个体的奋斗与困惑,也折射出一代人的共同记忆与精神底色。
这不仅是一部个人回忆录,更是一份关于时代、社会与人生道路的深度见证。它为读者提供了一种回望历史的入口,也唤起对自身经历、家庭记忆与时代位置的重新思考。
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