Thebook is an easy-to-read collection of notes by Yang Yifeng, a chief editor andreporter with People’s Daily depicting his personalexperience when serving as a poverty alleviation official.The book describes the people and their stories, emotions, feelings andthoughts at the frontline of China’s fight against poverty. With a positive and inspiring attitude, the book iswritten in a flowing style to present a grand pictureby putting togethersmall and authentic stories. It is neither asummary of what has been done, nor areport of what is achieved in China’s fight against poverty, buta highly readable collection of essays,which enables readers to deepen theirunderstanding of poverty alleviation in China through the enjoyable words ofsomeone who worked at the frontline.