Lung Ying-tai is a celebrated Taiwanese essayist and cultural critic whose poignant and critical essays significantly contributed to Taiwan's democratization. She occasionally wrote under the pseudonym 'Hu Meili.' As the only Taiwanese writer with a column in major mainland Chinese newspapers, she holds influential sway in mainland China. Her work is characterized by deep reflection on social and cultural issues, making her a vital voice in contemporary Asian literature.
After her book of conversation with her 19-year-old son, the author, commentator, and professor writes about her father's death, her aging mother, her sons growing up and leaving home, her vulnerability and failures parents and her friends...