"How Steel was Tempered" is a novel describing people's growth process and excellent quality. When a British journalist asked the author why he named this book How Steel was Tempered, ostrovsky replied, "Steel is cast and quenched in fire. Only in this way can we work hard and be afraid of nothing. Our generation was also tempered in such struggles and severe tests. And learned not to be decadent in front of life. The title "vividly summarizes what he wants to express." The novel tells people through Pavel Kochakin's growth path that one can only defeat the enemy in the tribulation of revolution and himself in the great pressure of life. Only by linking our pursuit with the interests of the motherland and the people can we create miracles and grow into steel soldiers. "How Steel was Tempered" was translated into Chinese as early as 1942, and the protagonist Paul Kochagin in the book became a model for the young people in China. The most classic quote in the book is: "Life is the most precious thing for people, and life is only once for everyone. A man's life should be spent like this: when he looks back on the past, he will not regret wasting his time, nor will he be ashamed of doing nothing. \"