Reading Ruined Me (Paperback)

Wang Qiang’s first book, "Reading Ruined Me," has been reprinted multiple times and has become a classic in book talks. It also serves as a testament, revealing a life that moved towards a broader stage through reading. Wang Qiang is known as a business elite, but as a graduate of Peking University's Department of Western Languages, he also holds a fascinating and multifaceted identity as a seasoned Western bookworm in his private spiritual world. His passion for books—the details of searching, reading, buying, and collecting—are transformed into delightful and affectionate stories under his pen; he finds joy in understanding books, especially in the world of old Western books, where he is well-versed; and his discerning taste ensures that reading only first-rate books is his life's motto. In return, books have reshaped his life, encountering great souls within their pages, time and again impacting his spiritual world, allowing human weaknesses to perish, and gaining a better self and a more brilliant life.

"Reading Ruined Me" is a book lover's wonderland journey into the world of books. It chronicles the renowned book enthusiast Wang Qiang's experiences and feelings while searching for, reading, buying, and collecting books. His intense love for books is truly astonishing. "Reading Ruined Me" recounts many stories of Wang Qiang and books; you might consider books to be Wang Qiang's femme fatale. Because, many times, he has already treated books as his lovers.