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