新時代的中國人叢書聚焦新時代社會生活各方面的代表性、典型性人物，講述在改革開放歷程中中國人真實、生動的個體故事，展現新時代中國人積極向上的價值理念和精神追求，為國際社會多維度了解中國人、理解中國的發(fā)展進步，提供一個窗口、一個視角。

本書全景式展示了榮獲聯合國地球衛(wèi)士獎的塞罕壩英雄群體半個多世紀的創(chuàng)業(yè)史。通過在三代創(chuàng)業(yè)者中選取主要人物，自然聯系相關人物和重要事件，展示塞罕壩林場55年來的歷史進程，生動記述了塞罕壩林場的建設者們在黃沙遮天日，飛鳥棲無樹的荒漠沙地上艱苦奮斗、甘于奉獻，創(chuàng)造了荒原變林海的人間奇跡。

Heroes of Chinas New Era, a 8-volume book series published by China Intercontinental Press, extols a selection of role models embodying the zeitgeist of todays Chinese society. The narratives of common individuals as heir to Chinas fine traditions present the highlights of a picture showing peoples shared commitment to the Chinese Dream.

This book presents the history of three generations of heroic men and women devoting their youth and life for more than half a century to build Saihanba Afforestation Community, a recipient of UNEPs Champions of the Earth prize. The stories in this book are an epitome of the 55-year development of Saihanba, showcasing the pioneers persistent efforts and miraculous achievements in turning the treeless, sandy wasteland into a vast forest.