Born in the 1960s

Author: Buyi Youjiu
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: People born in the 1960s witnessed the Cultural Revolution during their early years of life; the era of scientific renaissance when they were acquiring knowledge; the era of ideological liberation as they were forming their worldviews; the era of social integration when they faced the fragmentation and reconstruction of their worldviews; and the era of peak creativity when China joined the WTO, truly integrating into the world. They lived in a dynamic and diverse environment—was it a blessing or a curse? Yang Yang, Bi Feiyu, Ge Hongbing, and others share their fears and loves of their generation. This is an era of constant innovation and nostalgia. Almost everyone, while moving forward, often finds themselves immersed in a sense of nostalgia, accompanied by a faint sorrow, a subtle happiness, a touch of the unreachable, and a hazy, drifting feeling. Yet, each person understands that there is indeed a sentiment that allows for solitary contemplation or gentle sharing with another—that is, reminiscing about the past. In the process of reminiscing, they also gain profound insights into reality and existence. This book, Born in the 1950s, is a youth book that allows those born in the 1950s to recall the passing of time and reflect on the of their youth. It is a soulful generational history worth revisiting for those born in the 1950s.