Shanghai Gu YaLu Autobiography: Gu YaLu Autobiography

Author: Gu Yaolu
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Publication Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book has the following characteristics: First, the narrative is smooth and engaging. Mr. Gu recounts his childhood, youth, middle age, and old age, as well as his marriage, children, and family, in a gentle and conversational manner, as if recounting memories to a close friend. The writing is fluent and natural, making it very (close and familiar), yet everything feels believable, presenting his life from all angles in a three-dimensional and transparent way to the readers. Second, Mr. Gu writes about his own history, but what we see is not just the path of a celebrity's life, but also the development of the history of Chinese cinema. Cinema has a history of over a hundred years in the world, and Chinese cinema has nearly a century of history as well. The contribution of Chinese cinema to the new China is undeniable, as is evident in the national anthem we sing today, which is none other than the former "March of the Volunteers." The path of a celebrity reflects, of course, the development of Chinese cinema. Third, the book is richly illustrated. While illustrations are common in books, this one includes nearly two hundred images, which can be considered remarkable. From "" (small-town youth) to "" (elderly man), as well as Mr. Gu's relatives and friends, all are accompanied by photographs, greatly enriching the content. In particular, the stills of Mr. Gu from the 1930s and 1940s to later years evoke a sense of nostalgia. Therefore, this autobiography can also be considered a beautiful illustrated album.