Red background, golden characters: Beijing children of the 1960s and 1970s

Author: Liu Yangdong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In the preface of this book, the author quotes a line from a Roman poet: "Recalling past life is like living it again." This is precisely the purpose of writing this book and the significance of reading it. That era was one of great turmoil, with the political climate constantly shifting. For adults at the time, memories often triggered heavy, reflective topics. But for the children of that era, it wasn't always the same. While they couldn't escape "various political activities" and were influenced, to some extent, by that time, children were still children. They hadn't truly entered the world yet, and apart from the obligations they had to fulfill in form, they couldn't fully immerse themselves in a political storm. When children recall their past lives, they naturally have their own perspectives. In a sense, their joys, sorrows, and everything else are a different matter from those of adults. This book recreates just such a perspective.
Listen to Liu Xinwu decode the mysteries of Dream of the Red Chamber; follow the "100 Schools Forum" to solve the "Mysteries of the Twelve Emperors of the Qing Dynasty"; all authoritative documentaries from CCTV-10, including archaeology, mysteries, and explorations, are included—don't miss out! The childhood and student life experienced by those who grew up during the Cultural Revolution has left an indelible mark on the now middle-aged generation. This book depicts, in a panoramic view, the scenes experienced by people born in the 1960s and 1970s, including camping exercises, watching outdoor movies, borrowing picture books, learning industrial and agricultural skills, classroom studies, pranks, playful games, sports, household chores, celebrating festivals, shopping, dressing up, and popular slang. With detailed and authentic materials, warm and delicate memories, and humorous and witty writing, the book is both laugh-out-loud funny and takes us back to the years of a specific era.