30/06/2026
We are pleased to share that Prof. Serena Jin will be meeting
readers at the upcoming 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair with her new book!
Details are included below in Chinese and English.
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中文
翻譯學榮休講座教授、作家金聖華
2026書展將會攜帶新書《幸福的拼圖》🧩與大家見面
金教授執教翻譯六十載，曾經事事追求完美——直到近年回首大半生，終領悟到知足才是快樂的泉源。書中記錄金教授七輯文章，涵蓋生活樂事、藝文盛會、真摯友情及逾六十載的翻譯生涯。
本書獨特之處，在於邀請十位跨世代小友撰寫代序。現場金教授將從追求完美到知足常樂，一路走過的體會娓娓道來。
立即報名 👉🏻tinyurl.com/2v8wf7y2
活動詳情：
日期： 2026年7月19日（日）
時間： 1830-1915
地點： 香港會議展覽中心舊翼S222-223
主講嘉賓： 金聖華教授
活動簡介：
金聖華教授回首大半生，從早期的執著完美，到如今領悟知足常樂，明白幸福是由親友與生活點滴匯聚而成的拼圖。書中分七輯收錄近年文章，涵蓋生活樂事、藝文盛會、真摯友情及逾六十載的翻譯生涯，更邀得十位跨世代小友撰寫代序，並由金耀基教授惠賜墨寶題字。全書旨在傳遞回歸本源、熱愛生活的智慧，願讀者皆能進退自如、灑脫從容。
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EN
Emeritus Chair Professor of Translation and author, Serena Jin, will be at the 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair to present her new book, The Puzzle of Happiness.
Having taught translation for six decades, Professor Jin used to pursue perfection in everything—until recently. Looking back on her life, she has finally realized that contentment is the true source of happiness. The book features her essays divided into seven sections, covering life's joys, arts and cultural events, genuine friendships, and a translation career spanning over sixty years.
A unique feature of this book is that ten young friends from across different generations were invited to write the prefaces. At the event, Professor Jin will share her personal journey and insights, recounting her transition from the pursuit of perfection to finding joy in contentment.
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Event Details:
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 18:30 – 19:15
Venue: Rooms S222-223, Old Wing, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Guest Speaker: Professor Serena Jin
Event Synopsis:
Looking back on her life, Professor Serena Jin reflects on her early insistence on perfection and her current realization that contentment brings joy, understanding that happiness is a puzzle pieced together by loved ones and the little moments in life. The book collects her recent essays into seven sections, encompassing joyful life events, cultural gatherings, sincere friendships, and her over sixty years in the translation field. Additionally, it features prefaces written by ten young friends from different generations, with the book title graciously calligraphed by Professor Ambrose King. The book aims to convey the wisdom of returning to one's roots and loving life, with the hope that readers can navigate life's ups and downs with ease, grace, and composure.
