"The poet, who goes by his surname, Chao, is one of the leading native Chinese poets living within China and writing in English. A professor at Guangdong University, his poems explore spirituality in China and, especially, in western poetry. This volume, The Breath of Life, also includes artwork by Chao and his son, Chris Chao, rendered in traditional Chinese style. The author of two books on Biblical philosophy, as well and other volumes of poetry, Chao is the leader of a Christian community within the nation of China"--