《I Tell a Joke, Don’t Cry》| Uncovering Extraordinary Stories from Every Ordinary Person”

《I Tell a Joke, Don’t Cry》 is a collection of witty and satirical essays by the author known as “Jiong Shu” on Douban. The author excels at observing the complexities of the world and often employs a humorous yet sharp writing style to depict the people and events encountered in daily life. The essays are filled with a delightful blend of human experiences, sometimes narrating, sometimes discussing, and sometimes expressing sentiments, all infused with a rich sense of life.”The entire book aims to unearth extraordinary stories from every ordinary person and, more importantly, to convey the message to readers that "there are no ordinary or mediocre people in the world; each person is the protagonist of a vast story."

"I Tell a Joke, Don't Cry" is a collection of essays suitable for reading in any setting except a funeral. The book comprises three sections where the author draws inspiration from personal experiences, inner thoughts, and observations of the world. With a serious worldview and a light-hearted writing style, the author turns real-life dramas and tragedies into jokes, aiming to evoke a mixed response of laughter and tears, by any means necessary.

The author has a passion for observing life, a tendency to mock all "mischievous inclinations," and is committed to making readers his "accomplices" in this regard. The author is in his prime years, blessed with a talent for criticism and a desire for expressive venting, and he invites readers to appreciate, criticize, and share laughter with him. This book can be started from any page.

The author, known as "Jiong Shu," is a male born in 1980 and a native of Beijing, China. He has a background in law but currently works in the internet industry. He hasn't read extensively, and he doesn't carry an air of erudition. He began writing during his college years, focusing mainly on essays and short stories. He loves observing life and firmly believes that every era has its own sense of time, and he is dedicated to writing that is both lifelike and contemporaneous.