I have set off, Lu Wei Lu.

Author: Lu Qiuwei
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Renowned war correspondent, the only journalist whointerviewed Baghdad refugees, Lu Qiuwei details her reporting experiences during the Baghdad War and the Beijing SARS epidemic, incorporating her personal reflections and insights. The book includes numerous precious photographs, offering more comprehensive and valuable material beyond news coverage. It is a 208-page illustrated book where Lu Qiuwei used nearly 200,000 words, 32 short stories, and 150 hand-painted photographs to document her observations and emotions during the US-Iraq War.
The book consists of 32 independent short stories, set against the backgrounds of the US-Iraq War, SARS chronicles, interviews with leaders, and Lu Qiuwei's personal life. It records the lives, psychological states, and various aspects of both warring parties during the US-Iraq War, particularly the Iraqi people, as well as the struggles against SARS, a "war without gunfire," in China at the same time. It captures the profiles of leaders such as Hu Jintao and Wang Qishan, and vividly portrays Lu Qiuwei's emotional experiences and life insights.
Accompanied by a wealth of photographs, most of which are hand-painted by Lu Qiuwei herself, this becomes another highlight of the book. For media-covered events like the US-Iraq War and the SARS chronicles, Lu provides unique perspectives through previously unknown hand-painted materials, transforming them into something "full of warmth." Her inquiries into justice, war, and fate also leave readers with space for reflection. The author's account of her emotional experiences is sincere and natural, guiding readers into Lu Qiuwei's inner world.