Believe" is the affectionate self-description of Mr. Cai Lei, vice president of JD.com. With delicate and realistic brushstrokes, he depicts the difficult journey of an individual suffering from a rare disease, ALS. This book is not only a courageous record of the fight against illness, but also a profound reflection on life, family and work.
Mr. Cai Lei's life history has always been brilliant, but at the age of 41, he encountered the tricks of fate. After six months of examination and waiting, he was finally diagnosed with ALS. This news was like a bolt from the blue, plunging the middle-aged man who should have been high-spirited into endless darkness.
ALS, a worldwide medical problem, has plagued mankind for more than 200 years. Despite the tremendous efforts of the medical community and the biopharmaceutical field, a thorough approach has not yet been found. Patients rely on medication to relieve their pain, but they are unable to escape the shackles of the disease. Mr. Cai Lei is no exception, he knows that his condition cannot be reversed, but he has not given up hope.
In this book, Mr. Cai Lei records the details of his struggle against ALS with an optimistic attitude and firm belief. He shared his journey in the process and his efforts to research and develop new drugs. At the same time, he also expressed his gratitude to his family and colleagues, whose support and companionship made him feel warm and strengthened during his illness.
Believe that life is above the meaning.
I believe that it is possible after hard work.
Believe, hope beyond despair".
These few words in the book, like bright stars, illuminate my way forward and deeply inspire my heart. They made me understand that the true meaning of life lies in the constant pursuit of turning seemingly unattainable dreams into tangible realities step by step. In this process, even if we encounter countless setbacks and difficulties, we cannot let the flame of hope in my heart be extinguished. Reading cured my mental exhaustion