At the age of 35, after spending nearly two years completing the filming of the movie "Whose Youth Is Not Confused", Liu Tong mustered up the courage to take a three-month vacation from the company and decided to go to Los Angeles to learn English.
His poor English has always been a dark point in his life, and it will always be like a shadow imprinted on his heart. I don't dare to speak, and I am even more worried about others asking about it, which makes me shrink back and feel inferior.
At the age of 35, he decided to challenge what he had always been afraid of and give himself another chance to see if he could break through this ceiling and change his past situation.
I didn't know anything, I had never been to the United States, I didn't know how to face the visa officer, I was trembling and I didn't dare to say a single word. I was such a novice in English, but I stumbled and made a thrilling journey from Beijing to Los Angeles. However, as soon as he landed, he discovered that he had forgotten to calculate the time difference and arrived one day early... So all his subsequent plans were overthrown like dominoes.
After three months of such embarrassment and embarrassment, he managed to persevere little by little, overcame his psychological barriers, calmed down, and found that, slowly, his life had changed...
What is it like to learn English from scratch at the age of 35? This book is based on the old version of "Toward the Light", with half of the text deleted and a special addition of Liu Tong's three-month diary of studying in Los Angeles. It truly records the frightening and unpredictable one hundred days of English learning life. This is not to tell you how to learn English well, but to share with you "how to face a life that makes you frustrated."
Reader comments
I read it intermittently, maybe because it was too emotional. I always had to pause after reading a chapter, otherwise I might be as emotionally overwhelmed as the author. I will remember the cute boy who could not fight against fate, I will remember the silly but real cousin Futian, I will remember the confused Xiaobai who turned to the cause of the motherland, I will remember the King Bean Sprout who chose another path but still succeeded, and I will remember the person who helped the author overcome adversity. The reborn Teacher He will remember the fox who was good at self-deprecating but self-respecting and self-loving. He will remember the echo who finally had the courage to leave. He will remember the kind-hearted Lao Cai restaurant family and the old lady Fang who will always be missed. There is also a stinky tofu stall in our town, which may not be authentic. I have been at the intersection opposite the bookstore since elementary school, and I never knew her name. But that is also our nostalgia.
Whoever's youth is not confused will always go through some people and things, and then when you fall and stand up and try harder, you will definitely meet a better self.
The book "Toward the Light" is very true. The author Liu Tong shared his experience of learning English from scratch at the age of 35. I admire his courage very much. His study diary is also very interesting, which allowed me to see his persistence and hard work in the learning process. Just like what is said in the book, "Things that are difficult to live with must be past, and feelings that cannot be let go must be let go." We must learn to face setbacks and keep moving forward. This book not only allows us to learn some philosophies about life, but also brings us courage and strength.
This is the second time I read it, and I have a different feeling every time I read it. I am very grateful to Brother Tong for warming many people with his words, letting readers know that ordinary people can shine in the fields that suit them as long as they are willing to fight and work hard.
I read the third book from the first two books. Although the style of this book is still similar, there are more emotional descriptions. Some places are very touching, and the mood is a bit heavy.
I have always believed that I am lucky, no matter what life looks like.
No matter when you start, it's a start, and there's still time. Sometimes it's not that you don't want to, but that you're not ready, but that you lack courage.
We will eventually run towards that light.
It's wonderful. Each short story is told eloquently, and you can always see yourself more or less from those people and things. Best friends who have been pushed away by life can still warm each other when they meet again; when you are overwhelmed by money, cheer yourself up and just hold on a little longer; in the face of your mother's nagging, you leave and miss each other, and get together to complain. It is a difficult equation, but fortunately there is this person who makes you complain.
In life, only a few people have clear goals and a bright life, while most people are confused and confused, but so what? Everyone still moves forward firmly at their own pace.
I read the paper book once and listened to it again, playing a piece of pure music, 0.8 Times, and I listened to it for three years.
Head towards the bright side, not afraid of wind and waves.
Very good, I fell in love with reading from then on.
Every article is full of power
This book can comfort your past self.
What impressed me most was how I got along with my mother.
Very good, I can learn different perspectives from the book
I found a lot of references to Liu Tong's novels in the article. Art comes from life but is higher than life. Go to the place where there is light.
The author's novels are very contagious, youthful, healthy, positive and uplifting, with rich and colorful content, humorous and interesting language, and rich feelings. Thank you!
It writes down bits and pieces of real life, vividly, simply and clearly!
The sentences are beautiful, the article is very empathetic, and it also gave me some inspiration in life.
Really touching and touching! A super good work. Recommendation index is 5 stars!
Very good book
I hope someone can stick to this passionate and passionate life.
I like this book by the author very much
Anyone can be a light and can illuminate others and the world. As long as there is light in the heart, there will be a path, and the path will be filled with light.
I finished reading this book in one day today. I don't know why, but I felt very uncomfortable while reading it, as if I had expressed something that I couldn't express in words.
I read the paper version when I was in high school. I remember that I was very moved when I read this book, so I went to read "Whose Youth Is Not Confused" to read. However, I felt that "Whose Youth Is Not Confused" didn't move me as much as this book, and I didn't finish reading it.
I really like this book. Every word is growth and light.
What Mr. Liu Tong experienced was both ordinary and extraordinary, ordinary and extraordinary. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for telling readers these simple yet powerful truths through your own personal life.
Everyone's experience is different. Anyway, I think it's very good. After reading it, it's well written. Like it 👍!
I like Teacher Liu Tong's books so much! Love it, love it! Grow together! Got a lot of inspiration
Many of the stories were very touching, and they made me realize many of my own problems, and also gave me a clearer direction for the future.
I read it intermittently, maybe because it was too emotional. I always had to pause after reading a chapter, otherwise I might be as emotionally overwhelmed as the author. I will remember the cute boy who could not fight against fate, I will remember the silly but real cousin Futian, I will remember the confused Xiaobai who turned to the cause of the motherland, I will remember the King Bean Sprout who chose another path but still succeeded, and I will remember the person who helped the author overcome adversity. The reborn Teacher He will remember the fox who was good at self-deprecating but self-respecting and self-loving. He will remember the echo who finally had the courage to leave. He will remember the kind-hearted Lao Cai restaurant family and the old lady Fang who will always be missed. There is also a stinky tofu stall in our town, which may not be authentic. I have been at the intersection opposite the bookstore since elementary school, and I never knew her name. But that is also our nostalgia.
Whoever's youth is not confused will always go through some people and things, and then when you fall and stand up and try harder, you will definitely meet a better self.
The book "Toward the Light" is very true. The author Liu Tong shared his experience of learning English from scratch at the age of 35. I admire his courage very much. His study diary is also very interesting, which allowed me to see his persistence and hard work in the learning process. Just like what is said in the book, "Things that are difficult to live with must be past, and feelings that cannot be let go must be let go." We must learn to face setbacks and keep moving forward. This book not only allows us to learn some philosophies about life, but also brings us courage and strength.
This is the second time I read it, and I have a different feeling every time I read it. I am very grateful to Brother Tong for warming many people with his words, letting readers know that ordinary people can shine in the fields that suit them as long as they are willing to fight and work hard.
I read the third book from the first two books. Although the style of this book is still similar, there are more emotional descriptions. Some places are very touching, and the mood is a bit heavy. I have always believed that I am lucky, no matter what life looks like. No matter when you start, it's a start, and there's still time. Sometimes it's not that you don't want to, but that you're not ready, but that you lack courage. We will eventually run towards that light.
It's wonderful. Each short story is told eloquently, and you can always see yourself more or less from those people and things. Best friends who have been pushed away by life can still warm each other when they meet again; when you are overwhelmed by money, cheer yourself up and just hold on a little longer; in the face of your mother's nagging, you leave and miss each other, and get together to complain. It is a difficult equation, but fortunately there is this person who makes you complain.
In life, only a few people have clear goals and a bright life, while most people are confused and confused, but so what? Everyone still moves forward firmly at their own pace.
I read the paper book once and listened to it again, playing a piece of pure music, 0.8 Times, and I listened to it for three years.
Head towards the bright side, not afraid of wind and waves.
Very good, I fell in love with reading from then on.
Every article is full of power
This book can comfort your past self.
What impressed me most was how I got along with my mother.
Very good, I can learn different perspectives from the book
I found a lot of references to Liu Tong's novels in the article. Art comes from life but is higher than life. Go to the place where there is light.
The author's novels are very contagious, youthful, healthy, positive and uplifting, with rich and colorful content, humorous and interesting language, and rich feelings. Thank you!
It writes down bits and pieces of real life, vividly, simply and clearly!
The sentences are beautiful, the article is very empathetic, and it also gave me some inspiration in life.
Really touching and touching! A super good work. Recommendation index is 5 stars!
Very good book
I hope someone can stick to this passionate and passionate life.
I like this book by the author very much
Anyone can be a light and can illuminate others and the world. As long as there is light in the heart, there will be a path, and the path will be filled with light.
I finished reading this book in one day today. I don't know why, but I felt very uncomfortable while reading it, as if I had expressed something that I couldn't express in words.
I read the paper version when I was in high school. I remember that I was very moved when I read this book, so I went to read "Whose Youth Is Not Confused" to read. However, I felt that "Whose Youth Is Not Confused" didn't move me as much as this book, and I didn't finish reading it.
I really like this book. Every word is growth and light.
What Mr. Liu Tong experienced was both ordinary and extraordinary, ordinary and extraordinary. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for telling readers these simple yet powerful truths through your own personal life.
Everyone's experience is different. Anyway, I think it's very good. After reading it, it's well written. Like it 👍!
I like Teacher Liu Tong's books so much! Love it, love it! Grow together! Got a lot of inspiration
Many of the stories were very touching, and they made me realize many of my own problems, and also gave me a clearer direction for the future.