In memory of Nanjing Massacre of1937-38.doc

1、In memory of Nanjing Massacre of1937-38Nanjing Massacre is of suggestive significance for Chinese and also all the human beings. As a conteynporary reportage writer, I have the responsibility to complete such a mission and this is also my underlying motivation to create this book.He Jianming True St

2、ories of Nanjing Massacre created for the first National Memorial Day (December 13) for Nanjing Massacre Victims was lately published by the Phoenix Education Publishing, Ltd. With rare and accurate materials and the courage of restoring the history, this book shows us the full view of that part of

3、history. In the darkest part of heart,it explores the most barbarous and evil deeds that may be performed. With grand style of writing, the author He Jianming 何建明 developed the book based on true details and with sharp questions. In this book, the detailed facts,first-hand information and many unbek

4、nown historical facts shock readers deeply, stimulating us to rethink the historical and practical significance of Nanjing Massacre. When talking about the difference from those books depicting “Nanjing Massacre“ written before, He Jianming said,“Those works before are of Limitations to some extent.

5、 For example, about twenty years ago,these books are mainly about the interview of survivals.l know there is a well- known book written by Iris Chang, a Chinese American writer, in which it sorts out materials exist in the West. Besides, Iris Chang found the diaries of John Rabe and thats her contri

6、bution. But all those books are not perfect. In other words, they didnt tell all of the “Nanjing Massacre“ and the description is relatively straightforward.As for me, lm a Local writer and I have Lots of research materials. So far, some experts, including some foreign experts, have been engaged in

7、studying Nanjing Massacre for tens of years; particularly, some Japanese soldiers who were involved in Nanjing Massacre wrote memoirs; in addition,some folk scholars once conducted investigation on the event. Base on such a Large number of materials,I am standing on the creation accumulated by those

8、 predecessors. Besides, my own advantage and specialty also contribute to the difference. Relatively speaking, my book records Nanjing Massacre more completely, objectively and comprehensively.“ “You know, lve been engaged in creating documentary works for decades of years and lve wrote almost all d

9、ifferent themes. For me writing is not a problem. If there is any difficulty in writing this book, it should be the short time in writing and Long time span to the event.Yet. writing is Like cooking: first,we have to prepare materials; then,whether the dish cooked is tasty or not is always determine

10、d by the cook.When I determined to write this old theme that has been written for many times, I knew the most important thing for me was to be distinctive and truly reveal the history of Japanese invaders slaughtering our Chinese people. This is not easy. But, my years of experience in specialty wri

11、ting and surmounting difficulties in writing various themes help me a Lot. Thus,those difficu Lties in creating True Storles of Nanjing Massacre can be readily solved.“ In the process of writing this book, He Jianming also raised a question. Why there were so many Chinese traitors when the Japanese

12、invaded China? “I cannot help thinking that when just about ten Japanese soldiers pointed thousands of Chinese people with machine guns and fired, whether those Chinese people revolted?“ said He Jianming.“Some revolted, but just a few of them. I seem to see the bloody scene. Whats the survivors memo

13、ry? Those survivors said they saw a batch of people died and fell down and they were so feared that they hide under those dead bodies. What does this mean? Many people survived by taking their compatriots as the shield. Where is the courage and uprightness of Chinese people? This problem has to be r

14、eflected, not only in historical events but also in present day. Image that, if there is a rioter rushes to the street to kill our common people,who can stand out to fight against him? lsnt the accident happened in the railway station of Kunming a good evidence?“ He Jianming added.“Servility is a ve

15、ry serious weakness in Chinese peoples national characters. We must be highly vigilant to this!“ He Jianming explained that China indeed has made a great process and becomes very strong now. However,it may not be as strong as we image. There is a Little puffiness in the quality of our nation. Whats

16、puffiness? It means a tall and strong person who Looks strong-built, but his body is mostly built with fat instead of muscle.“l always heard some teens in schools said they had nothing to do with the society and all what they should do was to do their own business.l think this is very dangerous if w

17、e are too self-centered,selfish,and Lack civic awareness.“ “For a writer, there is pain as well as excitement in the process of creating. The pain means that when you immerse yourself in this sad history, youll feel very painful. It surpasses the pain for the victims. I could see that even our excel

18、lent cultural relics and objects are robbed by Japanese, but our Chinese people are still numb and look coldly upon everything, which makes me especially painfuL Another aspect of pain is when I see the servility in our nation. When the enemies were slaughtering our compatriots,we were still enjoyin

19、g the fun! Such scene is more painful than the bloody one!“ He Jianming said,“Excitement and agitation are the new discovery of this work and make me feel the significance of it. I know well the enemies and then I pass what I known to our countrymen to make them clearly know what we shouLd do,what w

20、e must do and how we will do in order to Live in peace. I think this is the most important thing,this is the power of Literature and this is the effect I want to reach. True Stories of Nanjing Massacre He Jianming I Phoenix Education Publishing.ltd. I Dec 2014 | IS8N 9787549945009 About the author H

21、e Jianming, a reportage writer, is now the vice-chairman of China Writers Association, secretary of the party committee of China Writers Publishing Group, president of Chinese Reportage Association, and a member of the 12th National Committee of CPPCC. His representative report works include Nation,

22、 Loyal and Betrayal, Fundamental Interests, Gold Tears, College Entrance Examination in China, National Action, Republic in Danger, A Minister and His Country, Life First, fi Lms inc Luding Prisoners Van on the Journey to the West and Xintianyou,teleplays inc Luding Founder and National Action,etc. His works won seven “National Excellent Reportage Award“, three “Lu Xun Literature Prize,flve Five One Project Awardissued by the Publicity Department of China“, three “Chint Cup Reportage Award“ and four “Xu Chi Reportage Prize“.