Modern Express News (reporter Zhang Yaoqian) home is not only the residence of people's bodies, but also the home of people's souls. At home, the mother is even more like the existence of the sea god needle. Recently, Ye Zhen, a collection of essays co-authored by General Zhu Wenquan, former commander of the Nanjing Military Region, was published by Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House, which is a collection of essays commemorating ordinary and great mothers. On July 10, the author Zhu Wenquan brought his new book "Ye Zhen" to the Jiangsu Book Fair, and together with the famous children's literature writer Wang Yimei, Professor Zhai Xuewei of Nanjing University, and Xu Hong, former deputy director of the Equipment Department of the Nanjing Military Region and major general, jointly brought a new book sharing meeting.
The whole book of "Ye Zhen" has a total of 310,000 words and is composed of six volumes, from "Xiangfu Godson", "Handling Housework", "Advocating Farming and Reading" to "Passing on Filial Piety and Inheriting Kindness", "Loving the Country and Loving the Family", and "Self-Improvement", several authors have completed the image of Ye Zhen from different aspects. In the pen of the eldest son, Zhu Wenquan, Ye Zhen is a loving and profound mother.
At the event site, Zhu Wenquan shared with everyone his unforgettable bits and pieces with his mother: when he was young, his mother knew that he was bent on rolling the iron ring, so he persuaded his father to buy the iron ring, but he was not allowed to delay his study. When she made a mistake and was beaten by her father, her mother protected her because of her heartache, which led to her own beating, and her kindness triggered her own gratitude and self-blame.
△ Zhu Wenquan, one of the authors of "Ye Zhen"
Wang Yimei believes that Ye Zhen is a resolute and resilient woman, and from a woman's point of view, she also reflects her mother's subtle care everywhere. She can retain the child's childlike heart to a great extent and plays a very important role in the companionship of parents and children.
△ Wang Yimei, a famous children's literature writer
Zhai Xuewei read about the characteristics of language in the book "Ye Zhen", and he said that the authors' language without exception carries a plain and timeless feature, which is plain and touching to read. The main body of the narrative is very humble and gentle. Many of the storylines have distinct characteristics of the times. "The process of playing cotton", "lard and oil residue", "washing face in a small crock pot", "earning work points", etc., are all very old, making people laugh with tears. The language exudes distinct dialect characteristics.
Xu Hong said that a family history is often also a history of the nation. Family education has a strong reference for us. Inheriting a good family style is a proposition of the times. The labor education and table rules mentioned in the book still have strong educational significance and profound inspiration.
△ Xu Hong, former deputy director of the Armament Department of the Nanjing Military Region and major general
The trickle of narrative in "Ye Zhen" flows through the reader's heart, making the reader feel as if he is in that difficult and strong, long and memorable era. The remembrance of the mother and the remembrance of the lost time are easy to resonate with most people.
(Photo courtesy of publisher)