Taiwanese Postal Writer Fu Ruo-yun Publishes New Book "Eating Post Rice": Recording Warm Stories from Behind the Post Office Counter
Fu Ruo-yun, the author of the well-known Taiwanese Facebook fan page "Post Game Life," recently officially published her new book, "Eating Post Rice." This book compiles her observations and insights from years of working at the post office, showing readers the human warmth and coldness behind postal work through her writing, which has garnered significant attention from many readers.
Fu Ruo-yun has managed "Post Game Life" for over four years. She usually serves at the post office counter, interacting with various people every day. She excels at observing the subtle interactions between people and transforming these daily moments into moving prose. Many readers have expressed that her articles make the otherwise ordinary postal work feel full of vitality.
The book's title, "Eating Post Rice," holds a special meaning, referring to making a living by working at the post office. The book records in detail the various events that occur within the post office, including the challenges of handling busy packages and warm conversations with elderly customers who come to conduct business. These stories allow the public to see the sensitive side of postal workers beneath their uniforms.
In the book, Fu Ruo-yun conveys a core philosophy: only by being able to feel the beauty of the world can one create more beauty in their work. She believes that the post office is not just a place for processing mail and money, but also a space for transmitting emotions and warmth. Her writing not only records her career but also reflects her love for life.
Since its publication, the book has received praise from many of her long-time followers. For those who want to understand local life and workplace stories in Taiwan, "Eating Post Rice" provides a unique and warm perspective, prompting people to rethink the relationship between work and life.