A moving book by a brilliant and idealistic Chinese lawyer working within China's legal system to advance the rule of law and justice, describing his bold successes, harsh setbacks, and enduring optimism. For more than a decade, Xu Zhiyong has been working hard to bring about a free society in China.... His documentation of this hard work and his achievements ... Read more... are a great and timely contribution. Through his actions and his driven sense of responsibility to pursue justice, Xu Zhiyong demonstrates the ideals of public life and constitutional government presented in this book. This stimulating and informative book traces the thoughtful development of one of China's greatest and most sincere human rights advocates. One can only hope that China's current leaders might read it, and that Xu Zhiyong might some day succeed them. Accomplished [and] engaging.... Provides fascinating details about Xu's life, his ideas, and his civic campaigns and sheds light on the experience of the disadvantaged and exploited in China. Highly recommended. Xu's personal journey perfectly captures the trajectory of the weiquan movement.... Indispensable for understanding the ideals that drive the entire movement. Show Less