Retire. France

Author: Jian Kai
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This is the heartfelt record of a Chinese woman who once lived amidst the glamour and excitement of Paris, mingled in the city, and rose to prominence. After experiencing various aspects of life, she has recorded the essence of life. This book offers a completely different perspective for those who dream of struggling and striving abroad compared to works like Beijing People in New York and Chinese Woman in Manhattan. A renowned writer has written a highly fitting preface for this book, which serves as an excellent guide for readers. However, location is not decisive. Whether in the city or the countryside, a person can either grasp the truth of life or remain oblivious—it all depends on whether their mind is calm. Holding a book, if the mind is not calm, even the best book cannot be absorbed, let alone its subtleties. Reading the book of life is no different. In fact, only when one is at peace can the mind and senses truly open up, becoming keen and establishing the best relationship with the subject. However, a calm mind cannot be forced—it is a state of being, a result of one's worldview. A person who does not know what they truly want will always be in a state of restlessness. Jian Kai must surely know what she truly wants, so her mind is very calm. For many years, she has peacefully lived as an ordinary person in a mountain village in Europe, carefully savoring the taste of every ordinary day, discovering many delights. In the countryside of southern France, many farmers brew their own wine, with a mellow and lasting flavor. The owners serve it to passing guests, and it cannot be found in large stores. Jian Kai offers us her homemade red wine.