Living a Stolen Life - Dong Xi in Conversation with Susan Trapp

Language - Chinese with English Consecutive interpretation

Join us for an exclusive pre-launch event hosted by Susan Trapp in discussion with the author Dong Xi as they discuss his upcoming novel Fate Rewritten. Held in collaboration with Charing Cross Library, we're thrilled to invite you to this exciting event.

ABOUT THE BOOK

For generations, Wang Changchi's family have dreamed of escaping their poverty-striken village. When a twist of fate takes his chance away, he joins the hordes of migrant workers risking their lives for a shot at city life. Still hoping for a reversal of fortune, will he risk it all for one more chance to bring success to his family line?

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Dong Xi is the pen name of Tian Dailin. Born in Guangxi Province, Chinese critics include him among the “New Generation” of writers. Notable works include the novels Record of Regret and Fate Rewritten, as well as the novella Life without Language, which won the Lu Xun Literary Award. He is Writer in Residence at the Guangxi University for Nationalities.

Susan Trapp is an editor for Sinoist Books/ACA . Some of the novels she has worked on include Sacred Clan, Fate Rewritten, The Choice and Tibetan Sky. When she is not editing, she works as a Private English Language teacher. Previously, Susan managed the software development teams for various organisations, including Marks and Spencer and the Financial Times.

ABOUT SINOIST BOOKS 

Sinoist Books is a UK-based independent press that publishes only the best in translated Chinese literature and contemporary fiction. Our mission is to act as a bridge between the Chinese and English-speaking worlds, so that the best Sinophone authors and their works can transcend the language barrier. We believe that literature is a summation of the struggles, aspirations and ideals of the authors, and only by appreciating them can we truly achieve a deeper level of understanding.

ABOUT CHARING CROSS LIBRARY

Situated right in the heart of the London's West End, Charing Cross Library offers an excellent Chinese Library Service for the local residents, commuters and the Chinese Community. Housing over 10,000 Chinese books, language courses, online newspapers and magazines, which cover a wide range of subjects.