My Hardship My University

Author: Zhao Meiping
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: About the "QQ·Writer Cup" Writing Competition The "QQ·Writer Cup" Writing Competition is a joint initiative by Tencent and Writer's Publishing House, leveraging their respective strengths and capabilities to host a prestigious competition. It aims to promote high-quality online literary works, discover and nurture new literary talents, and provide a platform for literature lovers and internet enthusiasts to read, communicate, and showcase their potential. This competition specially invites legendary figures in the publishing industry, Mr. Zhang Shengyou, as well as renowned writers Wang Meng, Wang Anyi, A Lai, Zhang Ping, Huang Guorong, scholars Cao Wenxuan, critics, Li Jingze, netizens Murong Xuexun, journalists Chen Yin, and Zhu Defu, to serve as the final judges, fully reflecting the high standards, seriousness, and authority of this competition. From its official launch in May 2004 to its conclusion in April 2005, the competition received a total of 117,000 entries. Through the sincere cooperation and joint efforts of Tencent and Writer's Publishing House, after rigorous preliminary, secondary, and final reviews, seven novels, six short stories, twenty-five short stories, twenty-four essays, and thirty-seven poems emerged victorious, winning various awards, thus forming this series of winning works from the "QQ·Writer Cup" Writing Competition. Recommended by judges Wang Meng, Wang Anyi, Cao Wenxuan, and Zhang Shengyou, Special Grand Prize for Documentary Literature. Whenever I read these words, I recall the sleepless nights of hardship, the tears and laughter that flowed from the depths of my heart, and the literary treasures I dug out from the rough soil. They carried my scent and hope, like pearls detached from my veins, gradually building the temple of my literary dreams. This is a motivational book that moves and inspires readers. With an extraordinary life journey, the author vividly describes her relentless struggle against an unjust fate and her extraordinary life that turned her dreams into reality. Born into poverty and losing her father at a young age, she dropped out of school early to work in the mountains, crushing stones on her frail shoulders, shouldering the family's heavy burdens and earning meager income through blood and sweat to support her family and pay for her younger sister's education. Despite such hardships, she remained filled with boundless hope and dreams, stubbornly resisting life's challenges with unwavering determination. At the age of 19, burdened by a massive debt from her mother's illness, she went to Shanghai to work. She、、，， endured countless hardships. Yet, driven by the belief that she had to "make a name for herself," she persevered and ultimately stood out in the vast metropolis of Shanghai, becoming one of the outstanding figures among migrant workers. Even in the most difficult working life, she never lost her love for literature. In her spare time, she continued to write, and with her elegant prose and transcendent creativity, she finally broke through the literary door. Eventually, she was spotted by the leadership of the "Zhiyin" magazine, who made an exception to hire her as a reporter and editor, fulfilling her lifelong dream. This book is not just an autobiography but a powerful documentary of the author's life battling adversity. Its value lies in its authenticity and emotional depth. The author narrates her life in a straightforward manner, following the chronological order of time, gradually unfolding her life experiences. Through her personal journey, she imparts an unshakable life philosophy to readers—adversity is the university of life.