"A book is a dream that you hold in your hand," says Neil Gaiman, a British writer, Books could change lives. April 23 marks World Book and Copyright Day. Here are some widely praised books which received unanimously(全 体一致地) high scores on Douban, a major review website in China.
The Annoyance of the Gods
Author Ma Boyong, who has written The Longest Day in Chang'an, uses the classic
Journey to the West as a backdrop to describe a series of workplace issues, such as how to write a work report during a project and how to respond to emergencies.
The Man in a Rush
Author Wang Jibing is a delivery man whose running routes have accumulated(累积) 150,000 kilometres, equal to running back and forth along the Great Wall of China 15 times. Like all workers from the grassroots of China, Wang records his embarrassment and the self-respect of being a worker.
Bright Night
Written by Choi Eun-young, the book is a female version of Yu Hua's To Live. It tells the story of the friendship and struggle of four generations of women. The women in the book are no longer characters to be pitied against one another, nor do they play supporting roles in the lives of men.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk lived in South Africa as a child, where he often suffered from school bullying (霸凌),but these pains were insignificant compared to the emotional stress caused by his father. World- famous biographer Walter Isaacson uncovers the unknown story of today's globally notable and creative entrepreneur(企业家) from close observation.
Let's discover the power of books and unlock a world of lifelong benefits through reading.