An Sanshan’s essay about his mother is heartbreaking. But the life it reveals—his mother worked to death before 50, her son still carrying cement at 66—is an indictment of generational poverty.
I'm a little confused about this. I thought the Poverty Alleviation Policy of Two No Worries - food and clothing; and Three Guarantees - compulsory education, basic medical care and safe housing would prevent, or at least improve his family situation. Just asking. Please respect.
The question he heard most often also irritated him: Had he ever thought of improving his life through reading and writing?
“That is blind thinking, fantasy, daydreaming,” he said, the deep lines between his brows tightening. “Without hardship, without suffering, how could life get better?”
The story seems inspiring to me. We can be inspired by the protagonist’s humility and determination, no?
I'm a little confused about this. I thought the Poverty Alleviation Policy of Two No Worries - food and clothing; and Three Guarantees - compulsory education, basic medical care and safe housing would prevent, or at least improve his family situation. Just asking. Please respect.
Thank you for sharing An Sanshan's story.
One could feel the sadness in the voice and eyes of the translator in the video.
After reading, I have teary eyes too.
thank you again.
Happy Mother's Day.
Some see, and some don't.
Wisdom from Pekingnology
The question he heard most often also irritated him: Had he ever thought of improving his life through reading and writing?
“That is blind thinking, fantasy, daydreaming,” he said, the deep lines between his brows tightening. “Without hardship, without suffering, how could life get better?”