Chow Yiu-fai_Paper Stained Blue_Reimagined Edition_Taiwan Exclusive

***This product is only shipped to Taiwan. Author: Chow Yiu-fai Publisher: Bright Light Culture Dimensions: 140mm x 210mm Pages: 200 ISBN: 978-988-8820-34-4 Publication Date: February 2023 [Synopsis] Recipient of the Recommendation Award in the Prose category at the 13th Hong Kong Chinese Literary Biennial Awards. Review Comments: Professor Chan Chi-ching: "Sincere and heartfelt, the entire book revolves around the enduring bond between parent and child over many years. The theme is focused and unified, with detailed and moving descriptions. It reveals the beauty and goodness of human nature in the ordinary and overflows with warmth in reality. The language is nimble and varied, naturally elegant with a unique style. Interspersed within the descriptions are many old objects and past events, making the read feel intimately familiar and evoking endless wistful memories of the past, a truly touching and successful work." Ms. Chang Hsiao-feng: "If judged by the author's literary cultivation or mastery of language, this book might not be considered a top choice. However, the author writes with a gentle touch, and in its simplicity, the truth shines through. Beyond commemorating his mother, it also chronicles the journey of a woman's struggle for survival in Hong Kong society over fifty years." ------- "Initially, I decided to write about my mother to prove that her life was not lived in vain." — Chow Yiu-fai The title and origin of this book began with the passing of the author's mother. He writes in the preface: "One day, driven by longing, I went to a place I felt was most fitting for contemplation, sitting from dusk until nightfall. The twilight crept into my eyes. I tried to write down what I remembered about my mother on a piece of paper. This page later ended up in the pocket of my new jeans. It got stained blue." With simple yet exquisitely moving prose, Chow Yiu-fai writes about his mother, her past, and their shared memories. He seeks to remember and affirm that her life was not lived in vain. In an interview, he once said, "To prove my mother's life trajectory, I can only write about her. Or perhaps, writing is a form of mourning, a way of holding on, a method for me to bid her farewell." [About the Author] He entered the lyricist world in 1989, publishing over a thousand songs across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. His style is distinctive and elegant, with abundant innovative imagery and themes that traverse mainstream and non-mainstream domains. He writes with keen sensitivity to the people, events, and things around him, exploring the complex emotions between individuals, as well as social issues and taboos. In recent years, he has also participated in other writing and artistic creations and currently holds a professorship in the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing at Hong Kong Baptist University.