"I wish you happiness and courage" selects 24 speeches and letters from famous people at home and abroad (including Einstein, Lu Xun, Tagore, Goethe, Cai Yuanpei, Natsume Soseki, Baudelaire, Rilke, etc.). They have made achievements in their fields and are admired by future generations.
In their interactions with younger generations, they recalled the confusion and frustration they experienced in their youth and stated them one by one, with the intention of encouraging young people not to stop because of temporary confusion, but to bravely explore the emotions, values, and ideals they believe in, because this confusion is the only way to firmness and clarity.
The suggestions they put forward came from their experience summary: "Experience means that it contains a series of mistakes, and everyone has made these mistakes more or less. I hope that my experience can be verified in your life."
Reader comments
As Baudelaire said, we cannot only see the success of others and ignore the efforts and accumulation behind them. The advice in the book is very practical, like a "hands-on guide". I think everyone can find inspiration that suits them, especially for high school students like us who are in the stage of growth and exploration. However, I don't like the preaching tone in the book. It feels like I am listening to the instructions of my elders. If only it could be more approachable and fun! Overall, it's worth reading.
As Baudelaire said, we cannot only see the success of others and ignore the efforts and accumulation behind them. The advice in the book is very practical, like a "hands-on guide". I think everyone can find inspiration that suits them, especially for high school students like us who are in the stage of growth and exploration. However, I don't like the preaching tone in the book. It feels like I am listening to the instructions of my elders. If only it could be more approachable and fun! Overall, it's worth reading.