Title笑纳人间烟火 Abandon and Accept  
Author
Language
Xinjian (Jason) Qiu
Chinese
PublisherWenhui Press, 2022
ISBN754963887X, 9787549638871
Length229 pages
This collection of essays by Xinjian Qiu compiles a decade of personal reflections from 2011 to 2021. Through works such as In the Canola Fields, Finding Truth in Farewells, Overlooking from the Sound of the Saxophone, and The Long-Lost Warmth of the Sun, the author offers a poignant exploration of youth, memory, and personal growth. Written in a fluid and expressive style, the essays chronicle significant life experiences with a strong sense of ritual, capturing both introspective moments and broader generational sentiments. Accompanied by a series of original photographs, the book not only enriches the reader’s engagement but also presents a distinctive artistic perspective, enhancing its literary and visual appeal.