故事內容是寫一個十九歲的女學生，在護士學校學習完整理論後，準備到醫院實際學習，她從一個自信滿滿的單純少女，在歷經一連串的實際學習，從不同的病人中，看到了人的堅強，也看到了人的脆弱。而這一切改變了她的想法，也改變了她的人生……
This is the story of a 19-year old nursing student who has just completed her studies and is preparing to enter the hospital to do her practical training. She starts out as a simple young woman brimming with self-confidence, but after she has a series of real-life experiences while taking care of her patients – seeing their strengths as well as their weaknesses – it changes her way of thinking as well as her life…
目次
第一章 興奮的心情
第二章 意外的發現
第三章 老人家的可愛
第四章 跨越不了的難關
第五章 厚重的鐵門
第六章 小生命大啟示
第七章 安靜地離開
第八章 逃
討論
嗨！你在學中文嗎？你想讀中文書嗎？
Are you learning Chinese? Do you want to read Chinese books?
為你介紹一套新書《中文讀本》。
你在學中文嗎？想提升你的中文閱讀能力嗎？
如果答案都是「是的」，但是又找不到適合的書來讀，那這套《中文讀本》就是你要找的書了。
《中文讀本》這套書裡包括了：中國傳統故事和原創的故事。不但如此，我們還把這套書按照每本的生詞和語法程度，分為初級、中級和高級，而每一本書的各章節也都加上了生詞的解釋，這樣，你很容易就可以找到最適合你的書來看；另外，每一本書都附上一張MP3朗讀光碟，讓你不只是讀，還能聽到書裡面的故事。
想多認識世界上華人的生活和中國文化嗎？那就從這套書開始吧！
There is a new series of books for you to read … in Chinese! If you want to improve your Chinese reading ability, but can’t find anything suitable to read, this new series of books Chinese Readers is for you. We have books about traditional Chinese stories and original stories. Not only that, but there are books written using beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of vocabulary and grammar, allowing you to choose a book that is suited to your current level of Chinese. Each book includes a MP3 audio CD so that you can listen while you read and any unfamiliar vocabulary is explained in the glossary of each chapter. So, if you want to learn about Chinese people, culture and lifestyles in Chinese – pick up a title from the Chinese Readers series and 開始看書!
叢書介紹
《中文讀本 Chinese Readers》鎖定的讀者群為正在學習中文、想增進中文閱讀能力、享受中文閱讀樂趣、或想藉由閱讀更加了解華人思想、社會、文化、生活的外籍成年人。本套叢書並非教科書，而是課外讀物，依據詞彙多寡和語法難易度分為初、中、高三級，以引導不同程度的學習者。每本書提供不同題材的故事來引起讀者的閱讀興趣，亦附朗讀光碟，讓讀者在閱讀之餘，也能跟著聽故事。
叢書特色
‧ 針對學習中文的外國人所撰寫的中文課外讀物。
This is a series of Chinese outside reading materials that target foreign Chinese learners.
‧ 各級讀本用詞與語法以華語文能力測驗（Test of Proficiency）為依據，以符合各級學習者的閱讀能力與需求。
The wording of all levels of readings is based upon Test of Proficiency to satisfy learners of different levels’ reading abilities and needs.
‧ 內容題材多元，涵括中國傳統故事和原創故事。
Diversity in topics, including traditional Chinese stories and original stories.
‧ 每一章節後面附章節問題、全本之後亦設計有針對全文內容的討論問題，引導讀者在回答問題的過程中，檢視自己的閱讀能力，並激發創意思考。
Comprehension questions are attached at the end of every chapter and discussion topics are designed after all chapters to guide readers to examine their comprehension and enhance creative thinking through answering questions.
‧ 搭配精美插圖，引導讀者理解文意，同時增加閱讀樂趣。
Supplement with vivid illustrations to guide readers to gain a better understanding of the text and enhance their interests in reading.
‧ 內文搭配生詞注釋，標示注音、漢語拼音和英文（或中英雙語）注釋，幫助讀者理解與學習。
Text is complemented with glossary that provides phonetic notations (Bopomofo and Pinyin) and English (or Chinese-English) explanations to help readers understand the story and learn the vocabularies.
‧ 附MP3朗讀光碟，讓讀者在閱讀之餘，也可以聆聽故事。
An mp3 reading CD is available for readers to listen to the stories while reading.
‧ 讀本封底附程度級數、類別、簡繁版本的對照表，方便讀者選讀適合的讀本。
At the back cover of each reader, an index of levels, categories and Chinese character versions (simplified or complex Chinese) is listed to allow readers to choose whatever best suit them.
