Yang Jiang's prose Six Chapters from My Life "Downunder" recorded her difficult time when working in the countryside during the Cultural Revolution. Despite the hard times, Yang presented it in a humorous and lyrical way. Her words are mild as ever, yet they are also striking.
Reaching the Brink of Life is not tasteless "chicken soup" that aims to teach readers something through pat morals and made-up stories. It is Yang's philosophy, a deep meditation on life and human nature at the age of 96. After being through so many ups and downs, happiness and sorrows in almost a century, Yang's philosophical musings should not be missed.
Through her soft, gentle style, Yang Jiang recorded the life of her father and aunt during the Cultural Revolution in Soon to Have Tea (Jiang Yin Cha). The book was first published in 1983, connected with the life illustrated in Six Chapters from My Life "Downunder".
