This is a new work of documentary literature created by Professor Ma Ruifang of Shandong University, a well-known classical literature research expert and writer. This book puts aside the author's social identity as a professor and writer, and simply looks at the ups and downs of a large family for more than half a century from the perspective of a daughter-in-law. It uses humorous writing and an open-minded and bright mind to create an image of a mother-in-law who is illiterate, hard-working and kind-hearted, and full of simple wisdom in life. The heavy sense of vicissitudes of time is dissolved into a warm atmosphere of fireworks by the author's relaxed and unrestrained writing, making it particularly easy to read.
The story of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law getting along for decades makes the saying that "mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are natural enemies" self-defeating. The flavorful, warm and harmonious life theme of this big family from generation to generation clearly explains the traditional Chinese family tradition of loving mother, filial piety, simplicity and harmony, and demonstrates the true meaning of the traditional values of benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom and trust rooted in the broad masses of the people. This book can be regarded as a companion piece to the long documentary "Pancake Flowers". By reading the two books side by side, readers can not only reap the spiritual nourishment of "loyalty is passed down to the family, poems and books will last forever", but can also contemplate themselves and gain profound life enlightenment.
Reader comments
This is a memoir in memory of my mother-in-law. The author describes the circumstances and interesting things about living with her in the form of documentary prose. My mother-in-law was kind, hardworking, simple, full of wisdom in life, and her love for her children was selfless dedication and support. She loves and cares for her children and grandchildren in every possible way. She is an ordinary but great mother-in-law, which is touching and missed. A good book and a very good book.
The writing is so good, the writing style is beyond the comparison of ordinary people.
It's very true. Although Teacher Ma's mother-in-law has not read much, she does things better than many people who have read a lot now. She never causes trouble to make her family members antagonize her. She should criticize her family members when they do not do well, and find ways to make up for their shortcomings. She does not want to embarrass her family members and show her brilliance. This is how a family should get along.
My family is short-lived, which reminds me of the days I lived with my grandparents. Every bit of it is happiness.
Why is it so relaxing and happy? I finished reading it with tears in my eyes. It was because I did so many good things in my previous life that I met such a good mother-in-law. This is the first time I gave it a five-star review. Although I am from the south, I really like the bold and enthusiastic character of Shandong people.
I must take the time to read Teacher Ma's "Liao Zhai" recorded by Baijia Lecture Forum. When I was a child, watching the TV series "Liao Zhai", I was most afraid of the music playing at the beginning and a red lantern floating slowly over in the dark night, which scared me and hid under the quilt. Every time I read a book, I feel like I have lived an extra life. This book has more than 300 pages and I read it in one go. It's so good!
This book is very real and allowed me to see another possibility of the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Although the author's mother-in-law is illiterate, she is full of wisdom in life and made me understand the true meaning of a loving mother and a filial son. The descriptions in the book are also very interesting, such as "the knotted pumpkin", which made me seem to be able to see that scene. I like such warm family stories very much. It makes me feel the warmth of home and makes me cherish the people around me more.
It was so well written that I couldn't put it down after reading it.
I have listened to Teacher Ma's Baijia Forum before, but I didn't expect her family life to be so rich and colorful. It can be seen that family harmony and happiness are the driving force of career. How correct this sentence is. Teacher Ma's humorous language makes people feel immersed in the situation. It seems that she and her mother-in-law have a closer relationship than mother and daughter. I wish all mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in the world can be as harmonious and happy as you are.
Through a mother-in-law, she tells us how to get along with family and friends, and how to behave! The old woman didn't know a word, but she was full of knowledge and used her thin shoulders to shoulder the burden of housework for her children and grandchildren! What a good old man, if every mother-in-law has great love and can be a role model for her children, there won't be so many parents who are cynical!
So well written! The respect and love for my mother-in-law can be felt between the lines.
After reading Pancake Flower and then reading this book, I lamented that a person's destiny comes from his family, parents and his own practice. Kindness and diligence are the foundation of a good life. Mother and father, father and mother, used their own principles to influence and raise outstanding children.
The shortcomings of parents are full of smoke and mirrors. I really admire the author's ability to remember every bit of interaction with parents and children in life. I am only a child. When my child starts working, I am still confused about how I raised her! But the author remembers it clearly! [Praise]
I have been reading novels for several years and this is my first time reading a collection of prose narratives.
It is truly touching. What a blessing it is to have a good mother-in-law.
Incomparable good mother-in-law, you have been blessed in your past life. The philosophy of life does not necessarily mean having a high degree of education, but it does not matter if you read a lot of books. How many mothers-in-law and mother-in-law have high degrees of education can no longer see people. There are too many people who read books into the belly of dogs, and there are too few sensible people.
I miss my grandma. The older generation of women in China are hard-working and kind-hearted. They may not have read books, but they are educated.
The parents are short-lived and sincere, a good mother-in-law and a good daughter-in-law👍
The humorous and brisk language narrates the harmonious relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and every word is filled with warmth and happiness.
True love, true and warm life of a generation
The life of the family is written very richly and touchingly. The one who left the deepest impression was my grandma.
Good mother-in-law, good family.
It's beautiful. I discovered this book accidentally. Mr. Ma's writing is so good.
It should be rated 10 points! To be honest, I am lucky to have such a mother-in-law, and to have such biological parents as a husband and wife! I wish Mr. Ma a happy life!
Real, every bit of life, read with gusto.
The family atmosphere is very good, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is harmonious, and I feel so happy while reading it!
So touching! The representative of China's good mother-in-law and daughter-in-law! This is true family affection, without any storms, it is truly touching.
Very warm mother-in-law and daughter-in-law's heart-warming relatives, friends and neighbors. It is very relaxing and enjoyable to read.
The language is vivid, the feelings are sincere, the dialects and slang are vivid and interesting, a good work
Life is real. The mother-in-law written by Teacher Ma has flesh and blood. Although she has not seen her, she seems to be right in front of her! The whole article seems very relaxed and the language is witty and humorous! Worth a look!
This is a memoir in memory of my mother-in-law. The author describes the circumstances and interesting things about living with her in the form of documentary prose. My mother-in-law was kind, hardworking, simple, full of wisdom in life, and her love for her children was selfless dedication and support. She loves and cares for her children and grandchildren in every possible way. She is an ordinary but great mother-in-law, which is touching and missed. A good book and a very good book.
The writing is so good, the writing style is beyond the comparison of ordinary people.
It's very true. Although Teacher Ma's mother-in-law has not read much, she does things better than many people who have read a lot now. She never causes trouble to make her family members antagonize her. She should criticize her family members when they do not do well, and find ways to make up for their shortcomings. She does not want to embarrass her family members and show her brilliance. This is how a family should get along.
My family is short-lived, which reminds me of the days I lived with my grandparents. Every bit of it is happiness.
Why is it so relaxing and happy? I finished reading it with tears in my eyes. It was because I did so many good things in my previous life that I met such a good mother-in-law. This is the first time I gave it a five-star review. Although I am from the south, I really like the bold and enthusiastic character of Shandong people.
I must take the time to read Teacher Ma's "Liao Zhai" recorded by Baijia Lecture Forum. When I was a child, watching the TV series "Liao Zhai", I was most afraid of the music playing at the beginning and a red lantern floating slowly over in the dark night, which scared me and hid under the quilt. Every time I read a book, I feel like I have lived an extra life. This book has more than 300 pages and I read it in one go. It's so good!
This book is very real and allowed me to see another possibility of the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Although the author's mother-in-law is illiterate, she is full of wisdom in life and made me understand the true meaning of a loving mother and a filial son. The descriptions in the book are also very interesting, such as "the knotted pumpkin", which made me seem to be able to see that scene. I like such warm family stories very much. It makes me feel the warmth of home and makes me cherish the people around me more.
It was so well written that I couldn't put it down after reading it.
I have listened to Teacher Ma's Baijia Forum before, but I didn't expect her family life to be so rich and colorful. It can be seen that family harmony and happiness are the driving force of career. How correct this sentence is. Teacher Ma's humorous language makes people feel immersed in the situation. It seems that she and her mother-in-law have a closer relationship than mother and daughter. I wish all mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in the world can be as harmonious and happy as you are.
Through a mother-in-law, she tells us how to get along with family and friends, and how to behave! The old woman didn't know a word, but she was full of knowledge and used her thin shoulders to shoulder the burden of housework for her children and grandchildren! What a good old man, if every mother-in-law has great love and can be a role model for her children, there won't be so many parents who are cynical!
So well written! The respect and love for my mother-in-law can be felt between the lines.
After reading Pancake Flower and then reading this book, I lamented that a person's destiny comes from his family, parents and his own practice. Kindness and diligence are the foundation of a good life. Mother and father, father and mother, used their own principles to influence and raise outstanding children.
The shortcomings of parents are full of smoke and mirrors. I really admire the author's ability to remember every bit of interaction with parents and children in life. I am only a child. When my child starts working, I am still confused about how I raised her! But the author remembers it clearly! [Praise]
I have been reading novels for several years and this is my first time reading a collection of prose narratives.
It is truly touching. What a blessing it is to have a good mother-in-law.
Incomparable good mother-in-law, you have been blessed in your past life. The philosophy of life does not necessarily mean having a high degree of education, but it does not matter if you read a lot of books. How many mothers-in-law and mother-in-law have high degrees of education can no longer see people. There are too many people who read books into the belly of dogs, and there are too few sensible people.
I miss my grandma. The older generation of women in China are hard-working and kind-hearted. They may not have read books, but they are educated.
The parents are short-lived and sincere, a good mother-in-law and a good daughter-in-law👍
The humorous and brisk language narrates the harmonious relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and every word is filled with warmth and happiness.
True love, true and warm life of a generation
The life of the family is written very richly and touchingly. The one who left the deepest impression was my grandma.
Good mother-in-law, good family.
It's beautiful. I discovered this book accidentally. Mr. Ma's writing is so good.
It should be rated 10 points! To be honest, I am lucky to have such a mother-in-law, and to have such biological parents as a husband and wife! I wish Mr. Ma a happy life!
Real, every bit of life, read with gusto.
The family atmosphere is very good, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is harmonious, and I feel so happy while reading it!
So touching! The representative of China's good mother-in-law and daughter-in-law! This is true family affection, without any storms, it is truly touching.
Very warm mother-in-law and daughter-in-law's heart-warming relatives, friends and neighbors. It is very relaxing and enjoyable to read.
The language is vivid, the feelings are sincere, the dialects and slang are vivid and interesting, a good work
Life is real. The mother-in-law written by Teacher Ma has flesh and blood. Although she has not seen her, she seems to be right in front of her! The whole article seems very relaxed and the language is witty and humorous! Worth a look!