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Mr. Xu's prose has simple words and sincere emotions. Although most of them are short, they can arouse readers' thinking and resonance. The chapters he wrote about his hometown of Chongming Island and the words about his parents' love are particularly touching. The author's sincere emotions are immersed in the simple words, and through some special details and feelings, he expresses his deep emotions for his hometown and relatives. For example, chapters such as "Reed Thoughts", "Cows in My Hometown", "Memory of Father and Cigarettes", and "Remembering Mother" are all unforgettable works. The reeds in his hometown are like a kind mother in his mind. They accompanied him in his childhood, gave him comfort and happiness, and also gave him vision and inspiration. I am also from Chongming. Reading these words, I will naturally be more moved and resonate.

This manuscript is the author's second self-selected collection. The book has a total of about 120,000 words and is divided into four parts: looking back on past events, traces of travel, sighs on life, and reflections on worldly affairs. "Looking Back at Past Events" collects the author's memories of childhood and youth, as well as his reverie about his hometown and insights into life during his leisure time in recent years. "Travel Traces", "Sighs on Life", "Thoughts on Worldly Affairs", etc. Mostly record the author's life experiences and insights after leaving home to study.