Lung Ying-tai (traditional Chinese: 龍應台; simplified Chinese: 龙应台; pinyin: Lóng Yìngtái) (born February 13, 1952 in Kaohsiung) is a Taiwanese essayist and cultural critic. She occasionally writes under the pen name 'Hu Meili' (胡美麗). Lung's poignant and critical essays contributed to the democratization of Taiwan and as the only Taiwanese writer with a column in major mainland Chinese newspapers, she is an influential writer in Mainland China.
Lung was the Minister of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of China in 2012-2014.
This book talked about the author's wonderful experience in her life, from her young age to her old age, this book wrote about things behind the people and expressed a lot of feelings. With consisting of separated chapters, I can enjoy each of them separately, this book let us know the background ant truth of different events and thing. Featuring a good look at many interesting cases. This book is a successful winner in this category!
A collection of speeches the writer has given in the past on various topics. I have always been touched by her writings and her insightful comments on politics and history. Her philosophy to life and sharp ability to interpret cultural differences and their manifestations are deeply impressive.