Rejoice in Hope: The Legend of So Kam-mui
So Kam-mui, winner of Hong Kong Humanity Award in 2011, has worked as a volunteer for more than forty years. She is also called “the Angel in a Wheelchair”. When she was fifteen (1967), she was paralyzed on the lower limbs because of an accident. She had undergone more than ten painful operations. However, her strong will for life was not diminished. On the contrary, she treasured life even more and devoted her life to voluntary humanitarian work. She uses her own experience to help and care about people who are wounded or sick and also help their families so that all of them can receive help and comfort and take a positive attitude towards life.
This book is a life story compiled by So Kammui and more than a hundred writers. When you enter their truthful dialogues, you will deeply feel that “influence life with life” is no longer just a slogan, but a lively demonstration. It can inspire readers to find more wonderful legends in life and look at the bright side of human nature. This book not only can be used as teaching material for life education in schools, but also can be an encouragement to people when they are despaired and helpless.
Kam-mui is a true life warrior and an “Angel in a Wheelchair.” When facing difficulties,some people choose to give up, while others persevere. If you are feeling down at thismoment, please read this book and learn how Kam-mui goes through her life, even at the most difficult time, she can overcome her limitations by working hard. She fears not the worst challenges, and her spirit continues to challenge the ultimate limit. Her life is so touching that it inspires all of us. She wins tremendous respect by the way she lives her life.
--Dr. Ko Wing-man
Former Secretary for Food and Health Bureau of Hong Kong
This is a collection of articles witnessed Kam-mui’s story. Written by different people vividly paint the stories of Kam-mui, a reborn heroine, these stories are like beautiful rainbows in a dark night. From the life stories of Kam-mui, we understand what it means in the Bible: “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” By comparing one’s life with Kam-mui, the readers can understand how valuable for one to have good health and it is a blessing to be able to lead a normal life.
--Dr. Tsui Wing-yiu
Headmaster of S.W.C.S. Chan Pak Sha School
| Contents |
Foreword by Dr. Ko Wing-man
From Limitedness to Unlimited Possibilities
Foreword by Dr. Tsui Wing-yiu
Rainbow in the Dark Night
Introduction: My Virtuous Story
The Power of Gratitude
So Kam-mui: An Autobiography
Sharing: Homemade Nourishing Foods by Kam-mui
Let Your Life Speak
The Power of Gratitude / So Kam-mui
A Slice of Life / Li Kam-mui
Resoluteness / Leung Chung-kan
The “Princess” at Kowloon Hospital / Li Kwun-hung
Invisible Wings / Or Shun-kwan
To Appreciate a Cherished Friendship / Ma Yuk-ching
Chatting with an Old Friend / Poon Shi-ching
The Angel Surrounding Us! / Chau Heung-yeung
A Rare Creature—“Yan Feixiang” (Flying Swallow) / Wong Wai-kwan’s Sister
A Life Re-written / Lau Ching-yeung
Thank You for Listening to Me / Yeung Pui-ying
Fly, Wheelchair Angel, Fly / Shing Lai-mei
Supporting You, Supporting Me / Yeung Hai-keung
Because of Love, We Embrace / Apple
A Lady of Reliability / Li Shuk-ting
You Changed My Life / Cousin Man
Take Me to Explore and Learn / Tsui Pik-lin
A Life Relived Again / Cheung Chung-man and His Wife
My Aunt / So Yee-lam
My Good Neighbor / Madam Au
To Light Up Others by Burning Oneself / Tang Ting-wai
The Path Life Must Take: From Bitterness to Happiness / Madam Wya-yan
The Regeneration Warrior Kam-mui / Dr. Clarence Chou Wing-fu
My Respectful Aunt / Wong Chui-ka
Witty Problem Solved with Love / Ah Foon
Heartfulness and Mindfulness / Wong Yue-yam
My Like-minded Friend / Wong Yue-lin
To Understand Is to Have a Similar Heart / Wong Kit-sum
An Incredible Life on an Electrical Wheelchair / Woo King-lok
Destiny Made Us Good Friends / Chu Ming and Chu Wong Kwai-ling
Healing Hands and Healing Hearts / Dr. Ho Lap-yin
Practicing True Love / Ma Mei-ching
Inspiring Hong Kong with Truthful Heart / Junius Ho Kwan-yiu
Never Give Up and Firmly Believe / Ng How-fa
Assiduousness Inspired All / Ng Wing- Kei
Cooking with Love / Li Kin-ho
From Indoors to Outdoors / To Hing-kuen
Selflessness to Possibilities / Chu Hon-pong
Citizens of Heaven, Love God and Love Others / To Lai-sim
Live as a Legend—Salutation to Madam So Kam-mui / Dr. York Chow Yat-ngok
Loving Others Empathetically / Chau Chor-wan
Forty Years of Friendship / Uncle John
Bright Eyes with Brighter Heart / Woo Pik
Beautiful Daughter of Mother Earth / Dr. Yung Shau-hung
Hong Kong Loving Hearts / Frankie Choi Kwok-wai and Kiwi Yuen Kit-yee
Encounter Kindness and Friendships / Arthur Cheung Kam-chuen
Good Intention and Kind Heart / Chong Pak-kong
She Is Our Role Model / Chong Sim-shan
Seek Faith Honestly, All Burdens Become Light / Chan Si-ming
Wipe Away Tears and Move Forward / Chan Wai-fong
The Unconditional Love / Chan Liu Choi-ling
The Unwavering Faith / Chan Bo-yin
Flame Radiates from the Heart / Mak Yan-kit
What I Know about God’s Angel Kam-mui / Dr. Stephen Foo Kam-so
The Good Old Friendship Treasured Forever / Pang Ching-sin
Talk That Touches Both Heart and Soul / Tsang Yuan-ching
The Plowshare That Opens Up All Hearts—Touched by
the Diligence of Kam-mui / Frederick Fung Kin-kee
A Wonderful Arrangement by the Heavenly Father / Lam How-sum
A Soul with an Empathetic Heart / Fung Lai-ying
Burning Our Lives, Brightening Up Others / Dr. Martin Wong Chi-sang
Female Warrior in a Wheelchair / Cheung Hai-ling
Earning My Own Living, Caring for Myself
over My Allotted Life Span / Wong Kwong
Wonderful Fate / Ip Miu-yin
An Admirable Good Friend / Lau Yu-ying
What’s the Force Behind Madam So Kam-mui
to Live Her Own Way? / Lau Sau-shun
Belief / Kwong Wai-chu
Working under the Same Sky / Lau Wai-kwan
Three Revelations I Learned
from So Kam-mui’s Life / Chan Chun-wan
The Physically Disabled Athlete / Chiang Tak-cheung, Silas
Discerning Eyes Can Tell Greatness from Mediocrity / Cheng Suet-wah
Abundant Love / So Yuk-mui
Selfless Contributions / Cheng Wai-ping
Empathetic Volunteer / Lai Ying-ying and Lau Chui-ping
Empathetic and Heart Touching Story / Lai Pak-yu
There’s No Snow Storm across Our Path If We Live
with Self-contentment / Lai Kam-fai and Chan Wai-ching
Don’t Be a “Kong Tung” / Chan Chun-lok
Long Term Friendship Began in Healing / Dr. Lam Sim-fook
A Mere Coincidence? Destiny? God’s Plan? / Leung Yat-lun
God Sent / Kuk Ming-cheong
My Salutes to Kam-mui / Kwan Kwok-lok
Compassionate in Charities, Empathetic in Helping Others / Kung Kwok-sum
The Story Behind the Book Cover / Mr. Dolphin Thomas, Tue Chi-wing
So Kam-mui, My Great Aunt / Wong Yuan-an
Relive a Complete Life after Flames / Dr. Chan Wai-hee, Steve
Never Give-Up / Betty
An Angel in a Wheelchair / Candy Chea Shuk-mui
Angel of Perseverance and Optimism / Nurse Blackmur
A True Warrior / Li Chi-hung
Style of Living / Tsang Chi-wai and Dr. Doris Law
Strangers Becoming Friends / Lai Yim-ping, Cheung Chi-kong, and Cheung Yin-ha
Three Thankful Hearts / Welldia, Edif, and Henna
A Loyal Servant and a Brave Warrior / Faith Chan
Love Reading Campaign / Ho Sheung-man
Standing Together through Wind or Rain / Chan Tse-kin
Contemporary Artist / Suzanne Ajamian
Beautiful Berry amongst Thistles and Thorns / Thornberry
My Heartfelt Gratitude / So Kam-mui
Fly Like a Bird—Faifai’s Song for Kam-mui / Rupert Man Yu-fai
Details
Author：Narrated by So Kam-mui; Edited by Tsui Wing-yiu, Wong Yue-lin, Wong Kwai-ling
Publisher：Inpress (2019-09)
HK$100
Passion in Press
ISBN：9789624575156
276 pp
166mm*210mm
