My bookshelf

Previously noted as 'supplementary mark' in 2013, Paul, who was on the verge of reaching the peak of his life, was suddenly diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. From that moment, he began to document the remainder of his life from both the perspectives of a doctor and a patient, reflecting on medicine and humanity. His articles were published in 'The New York Times', 'The Washington Post', and other media, captivating a global audience. The writing in this book is beautifully crafted and deeply sincere, containing profound contemplations on humanity, life and death, and medicine that have deeply moved countless readers worldwide.

Via tw bitwu.eth / Via tw jiayuan Revisited many books in 2022, and 'The Naval Codex' is the one I recommend the most. I had already read the English version in early 2021 and recently re-read it. Many of the maxims initially make sense, but only through true practice can one grasp their deeper meanings. Naval's two key life philosophies: Evolutionary theory + Rational Buddhism; the former pertains to genes, while the latter involves using introspection to combat genetic predispositions. /via tw xiaofeng Never collaborate with those who are resentful, cynical, and pessimistically negative, as their prophecies will fulfill themselves.

Via tw song ma recently thought of a funny thing about the Boxer Rebellion. This grassroots movement took the eradication of foreign religions and the killing of foreigners as its mission, but it was covered with layers of stigma. However, the most impartial evaluations of the Boxers ironically came from two foreigners: James Seymour and Kevin. History always has a sense of humor.

Whether true or false, the reading enchants with underlying cryptic currents, leaving one in a wistful haze. The mastery of language is profound, playing with words wantonly. On the surface, it shows respect but is filled with rebellion and disobedience, distinctly characteristic. The overt expression of 'sexuality' is like a huge slogan plastered on the forehead: non-compliance. Excerpt 1: Once everything 'begins', there is nothing terrifying left in this world. Right now, I'm just a bit afraid of dying. After death, there will be no fear. Excerpt 2: Humans dwell all over the world, living in a daze, eating then sleeping, and after sufficient rest, eating again. Later, people gathered in river valleys and plains, established civilizations, and from there, all troubles began.

Via tw rewolf 'No matter how old your child is, he will always act in a way that reminds you of the emotions you experienced at his age.' Children are truly amazing beings. When you are always angry about certain behaviors of your child, it might be that you are angry or helpless about yourself at a certain stage. Before you lay a hand on the child, make an effort to get to know yourself again. 'The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read'

An unexpectedly raw portrayal, with a copious amount of frank, male-perspective descriptions of sexuality. Coupled with the unique imprint of its era, the fact that it got published is notable. The writing style is sophisticated yet uses vulgar, colloquial language that highlights a confident personality. The writer appears well-read, skilled in the craft of storytelling, creating a vivid image of the author: a privileged second-generation youth raised in a high-ranking official's compound, with affluent family background and surrounded by various women. The story setup in 'The Realm of Yin and Yang' borders on male fantasy, where an attractive young woman doesn't mind the ruined reputation of an impotent man living alone in a basement and goes as far as to strip and propose marriage in front of him, which, in light of the author's persona, doesn't seem so far-fetched.

Via tw mier, I came across Zhi'an's earlier post about 'if you could only read three books in your lifetime.' My choices would be these three: Cao Xueqin's 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov,' and Haruki Murakami's 'Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World'.

After completing Director Yamada's 'The Tale of the Heike' via tw mier, I really felt quite emotional. Those who desire always meet a bad end, only through practicing Buddhism and making vows can one find peace. Having watched many historical dramas performed by Chinese actors, the style of Japanese historical dramas feels very different. I plan to catch up on several Taiga dramas about the Genpei War.

Via Twitter, eternal respect to Mr. Liu Tong. I have read 'Marching North' and 'The Long March,' using a historian's pen to directly record the history of the party and the army, neither flattering nor concealing the bad. Fortunate are the readers.