The Story of Grandma in Taiwan: The Biography of Hong Youmian

Author: Jian Wan
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Ms. Hong Youmian is the wife of the late founder of "International Brand," Mr. Hong Jianquan. Mr. Hong often mentioned to people, "Without Youmian, there would be no International Brand today." In just a simple sentence, it captures the weight and status of Ms. Hong in her husband's heart and in the renowned "International Brand" home appliance company. Ms. Hong's life is nearly legendary. However, for a woman burdened by tradition, the resilience she demonstrated in not bending to fate reveals not just a journey of personal struggle but also a witness to the transformation of an era. Moreover, it offers profound inspiration to many who are currently facing adversity.
The book includes: A difficult childhood, an unwanted life, a child-bride family, distant family ties, the place of enlightenment—Zhonghe Elementary School, a harsh childhood, the pain of dropping out of school, the fate of a child-bride, dreams in the heart, the shadow of "being given away," the path toward freedom, where there's a will, there's a way, a close friend named Xiufeng, an unpredictable life, pursuing dreams in the heart, a chance encounter, marrying into a large family, founding "Sunshine Hall," building a family together, the rise of Jianlong from scratch—initially establishing Jianlong Trading, the birth of "International Brand," taking bold steps forward, paying taxes, the role of women, between husband and wife, and the mother as seen by her son, and more.