University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition

Gong Chen Full professor and an Endowed Chair

Book Title: The Old Man and the Sea

Author: Ernest Hemingway

Selection Statement:

When I first read this book, I was deeply struck by the undefeated spirit of the old man. Such undefeated spirit has inspired me throughout my life. I always tell myself and my students that we should try our best so that we will not regret in the end.


Year: 2013