ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA by George He is a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of Mainland China in 1978. Published by American Academic Press on June 24, 2024, this edition comprises 196 pages and is presented in Chinese. The story follows George, a university freshman, as he navigates his feelings for two women: Sharon, who loves him at first sight, and Jane, his father’s assistant, who has been a long-time crush. As George grapples with his emotions and choices, the tale unfolds through themes of love, loss, and the search for happiness.
Readers will find a rich exploration of George’s relationships and personal growth, highlighting his deep connection with Sharon and the complexities of his bond with Jane. The narrative delves into George’s childhood and family life, offering a nostalgic tone that complements his journey. As he ultimately seeks fulfillment in Shangri-la, where he establishes a primary school for Tibetan children, the story reflects on the beauty of human connections and the quest for meaning in life. This edition invites readers to engage with the emotional depth of George’s experiences and the landscapes of his heart.
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“George, do you love me?” she asked.
“Yes, my heart is full of you now!” I said.
Then I asked her, “Sharon, do you love me?” “Yes, of course,” she nodded vigorously. “Since the first time I met you, I’ve been looking forward to the day when my soul is together with yours.”
The story begins in Mainland China in 1978 when the hero, named George, goes to a university as a freshman. He meets a girl who falls in love with him at first sight. Her name is Sharon, one of the two heroines in the story. George likes Sharon but does not love her yet. So, it is like a normal campus love happened between a girl and a boy at the beginning.
During George’s first winter vacation at the university, another girl, named Jane, comes into George’s personal life in his hometown. She is his father’s assistant and is five years older than George. He has had a crush on Jane since he was a boy. Therefore, George faces a hard choice of choosing between Sharon and Jane. One is a sweet and lovely girl like an angel, and the other is an intelligent and beautiful girl with passion and a caring personality. It is a difficult choice for him indeed. Eventually, Sharon wins George’s heart with her sweet and pure love. They get married after their graduation. Unfortunately, Sharon dies in a car accident after two years of their marriage. George is heartbroken and sad for almost five years until he meets Jane again. Jane is still single and has not gotten married yet. She still likes George. They live together as lovers and have a baby after a year.
Being tired of his meaningless job, George decides to resign and move to Shangri-la with Shirley, his lovely daughter with Sharon. He sets up a primary school and teaches the Tibetan children there in a Tibetan village. He and his daughter live happily in Shangri-la, a paradise on earth in the southwest of China. Jane also likes Shangri-la and she plans to join George in Shangri-la after her retirement. The story tells about George’s childhood and his early family life with his parents, elder sisters, and brothers in a nostalgic tone. It also portrays his Platonic love with Sharon, his worldly love with Jane, his pursuit of happiness, which consists of the beauties of the human mind and the beauties of nature, and also his search for the meaning of human life.
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