Ba Jin: These Twenty Years (1986-2005)

Author: Lu Zhengwei
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: In the mid-1980s of the last century, the author visited Ba Jin's home. The author is a meticulous person who, through numerous letters from readers, learned how much they cared about the health and living conditions of the elderly Ba Jin. Feeling a sense of responsibility to document the later life of Ba Jin, he picked up a pen and camera, often making records or capturing spontaneous shots. Over time, he accumulated hundreds of thousands of words of text and thousands of photographs. This book was meticulously compiled to commemorate the anniversary of Ba Jin's passing and holds historical value. Reading this book, you will be deeply moved by the emotions woven throughout its pages. Without a dedicated person who accompanied him daily, how could he have gathered so many vivid, touching, and humorous stories about Ba Jin! These stories present us with an elderly man who was kind yet persistent, gentle yet deeply affectionate. This book records Ba Jin's interactions and friendships with literary giants, as well as his touching stories of caring for ordinary readers. It also includes his equal treatment and respect for others, such as gardeners, night-duty nurses, drivers, and cooks, forming bonds of friendship through his appreciation for their labor. Chen Jiangong, Secretary of the Secretariat of the Chinese Writers' Association, told reporters, "Lu Zhengwei, who worked long-term alongside Ba Jin, was not content with merely being a recorder of Ba Jin's later life. His true value lies in his continuous learning, transforming himself into a researcher of Mr. Ba Jin. Especially at the end of the book, the chronology of Ba Jin's life serves as a detailed record of his last two decades, making it an invaluable contribution. Mr. Ba Jin, during his later years, was confined to his bed and lived a reclusive life, with his literary activities and living conditions little known to the public. This chronology can be considered a unique contribution to Ba Jin studies."