Zhu Shi-zhuang, a brilliant architect, faced numerous challenges during his life. Born in 1919 and passing away in 1968, he experienced the turmoil of the Anti-Japanese War and the difficulties of the early years of the People's Republic of China. Despite his talent and contributions to Guangzhou's landmarks, including hosting US President Richard Nixon, Zhu's personal life was marked by loneliness and separation from his family. The book depicts the struggles and helplessness of the architect's family during the turbulent eras of World War II, the Civil War, and the Cultural Revolution.
