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, and through a large number of letters from readers, he learned how much readers cared about the health and living conditions of the elderly Ba Jin. He felt a sense of responsibility to record the later life of the elderly Ba Jin, so he picked up a pen and camera, often making notes 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 moved by the emotions embedded in its words. Without a dedicated person who accompanied him daily, how could he have collected so many vivid, touching, and humorous stories about Ba Jin! These stories present 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. 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 recording the later life of Ba Jin. His greatest 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, which is truly invaluable. In his later years, Mr. Ba Jin was confined to his bed, lived a secluded life, and his literary activities and living conditions were little known. This final chronology can be said to be a unique contribution to Ba Jin studies."