Notes from a Sickbed

Shi Tiesheng's long philosophical essay collection, "Notes from the Sickbed," is one of his most classic works, a life journal brimming with profound life experiences. This work, written over four years after he contracted uremia and began dialysis, has been hailed as "the most significant harvest of Chinese literature in 2002" and "a arduous, magnificent inquiry into and contemplation of divinity and the ultimate meaning of life amidst profound adversity."

In the book, Shi Tiesheng starts from the perplexities and pains of life, examining the world and era he inhabits, and constantly questioning the meaning of life and spiritual sustenance. The entire book is divided into six sections, 243 entries, using vivid, elegant, and accessible language to explore the universal themes of life we all face: destiny, love, money, human nature, faith, a healthy mind, an upward spirit... Every word is precious, filled with wisdom and tranquility.

In Shi Tiesheng's humorous and open-minded writing, his free spirit wanders through the boundless realms of the world and life, inspiring people to rediscover love and faith.

2017-11-01

湖南文艺出版社

Bo Ji Tian Juan

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9787540483432