High mountains and long rivers (Recalling my father Nie Rongzhen)

Author: Nie Li
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is a by Nie Li, a female general of the People's Liberation Army, recalling the brilliant life of her father, Marshal Nie Rongzhen. Through the unique perspective of a daughter, the work narrates her father's arduous years of battle and his tireless dedication to the cause of national defense science and technology, especially the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" project. Many stories of Marshal Nie are already well-known. However, in this book, readers can still discover many fresh insights, such as his secret years of underground work in Shanghai and Hong Kong in his early days; his multiple collaborations with Lin Biao; his tenure as Mayor of Beijing before and after the founding of the People's Republic of China; his role as the commander-in-chief of the inaugural National Day parade; his leadership in negotiating the Sino-Soviet Agreement on New Defense Technologies; his significant contributions to the decision-making and leadership of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" project; his struggles against Lin Biao and the "Gang of Four"; and his close interactions with important leaders of the Party and the state. The disclosure of these little-known stories enriches history and helps us better understand and appreciate Marshal Nie, which is also a highlight of this book.
This book is a by Nie Li, a female general of the People's Liberation Army, recalling the brilliant life of her father, Marshal Nie Rongzhen. Through the unique perspective of a daughter, the work narrates her father's arduous years of battle and his tireless dedication to the cause of national defense science and technology, especially the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" project. Additionally, the book showcases Marshal Nie's ordinary emotional side as a considerate husband, a loving father, and a doting grandfather, fully revealing his image as a founding hero, a leader in science and technology, and a kind elder. Many stories of Marshal Nie are already well-known. However, in this book, readers can still discover many fresh insights, such as his secret years of underground work in Shanghai and Hong Kong in his early days; his multiple collaborations with Lin Biao; his tenure as Mayor of Beijing before and after the founding of the People's Republic of China; his role as the commander-in-chief of the inaugural National Day parade; his leadership in negotiating the Sino-Soviet Agreement on New Defense Technologies; his significant contributions to the decision-making and leadership of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" project; his struggles against Lin Biao and the "Gang of Four"; and his close interactions with important leaders of the Party and the state. The disclosure of these little-known stories enriches history and helps us better understand and appreciate Marshal Nie, which is also a highlight of this book.
The book strives for truth and realism, drawing on the author's long-term life experiences and extensive research, including numerous interviews with those who witnessed key events, to restore the authenticity of history and its figures. Vivid and moving details, as well as heart-stirring scenes, abound, adding great emotional impact to the book. The book also includes over 90 photographs of Marshal Nie and his family, many of which are published for the first time and are of great value.