Drunkard Yang Xiaonan -- A Journey of Blood and Tears Through Sobriety: A Journey of Blood and Tears Through Sobriety

Author: Zhang Hua
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This is China's first long-formliterature written in blood and tears about alcoholism. The book authentically records thelife of Chinese alcoholic Yang Xiaonan (also known as Yang Zhi): He began drinking at the age of 15 and gradually became a devoid of humanity. As a police officer and martial arts sanda champion in Henan Province's public security system, he, under the influence of alcohol, pointed a gun at his father's head, shot his wife, and shot his colleague. He was ultimately dismissed by the public security authorities due to his inability to break free from the river of alcohol. After reflecting on his mistakes, with the love and care of his family, he finally gave up drinking and opened a "alcoholism hotline" at home. From then on, Yang Xiaonan's life underwent a dramatic transformation. Alcoholics visited him day and night, and beautiful women frequently showed affection. In just a few months, he received tens of thousands of calls from alcoholics and their families worldwide, with thousands of visitors coming to his door. Some wept bitterly, while others knelt before him in person. People regarded him as the "savior" of contemporary alcoholism. CCTV, Xinhua News Agency, the Public Security Ministry's Publicity Department, and hundreds of domestic and international news media from Hong Kong and the United States swarmed Zhengzhou, launching relentless interview and reporting campaigns on Yang Xiaonan. Yang Xiaonan's story is moving countless people who are concerned about him.