請問侯文詠：一場與內在對話的旅程

 

ISBN：9789573331278

相信在柯文哲成為台灣知名度最高的台大醫師之前，侯文詠絕對是公認能見度最高的台大醫師。他以風趣幽默的文筆成為暢銷書作家，在那個只有無線三台的年代，也以來賓身分登上各種電視、廣播節目，真的可說是家喻戶曉。而後，他放棄醫師身分，專心投入寫作，又陸續推出許多頗受好評的小說作品。《請問侯文詠：一場與內在對話的旅程》則是他開創的另一種創作方向，以人生經驗、生活哲理的角度，融合自身生命中的體悟，一方面看似與讀者分享，另一方面也像是在回顧自己的人生。

這本書的目標受眾設定為仍在求學的年輕學子，以問答形式回應許多人生的大哉問。從侯文詠的回覆中，可以汲取他歸納、梳理後的人生智慧。在外人眼中，他是台大醫師、形象良好的公眾人物，也是多產的暢銷書作家，活生生就是典型的人生勝利組。不過從書中可以看到，人人都有各自的煩惱，即使是天之驕子也不例外。對已經名利雙收的他來說，或許真正所在乎的，是能不能為社會、為青年多做一些有價值的事。因此，他將許多想法化為這本書，用自己最擅長的說故事手法，把許多正向、積極的人生態度，以入世而誠懇的方式娓娓道來。

像是內在價值與外在價值孰輕孰重，人究竟該追求夢想還是腳踏實地過生活，這些困擾學子的問題，他總是以自身的小故事點化、引導提問者走向較為理想的方向。和柯 P 一樣具有醫師背景的侯文詠，由於累積了許多照顧重症患者的臨床經驗，在討論生死議題時，總能給讀者更直指核心的觀點。像他引用康德所說的「把生命當成目的本身，而不是達成目的的手段」，就是一句值得珍藏的格言。其他的主題，像是「興趣可以當飯吃嗎？」、「如何克服緊張？」等，也都是以學生為導向的問題。整體而言，這本書相當適合學生族群閱讀，當然，侯文詠的書迷們也不容錯過。

Before Ko Wen-je became the most well-known physician from National Taiwan University in Taiwan, Hou Wen-yong was undoubtedly the doctor most widely recognized by the public. With his witty and humorous writing style, Hou established himself as a bestselling author. In an era when Taiwan had only three terrestrial television channels, he frequently appeared as a guest on television and radio programs, becoming a household name. Later, he gave up his medical career to devote himself entirely to writing and went on to publish numerous highly acclaimed novels. *Ask Hou Wen-yong: A Journey of Inner Dialogue* marks yet another direction in his creative career. Drawing upon his life experiences and personal philosophy, he blends his own reflections into a work that feels both like a conversation with readers and a retrospective look at his own life.

The book is primarily aimed at young students who are still in school, presenting its ideas through a question-and-answer format that tackles many of life's big questions. From Hou's responses, readers can gain insight into the wisdom he has distilled from years of reflection and experience. To outsiders, Hou appears to embody every definition of success: an NTU-trained physician, a respected public figure, and a prolific bestselling author. Yet the book reminds us that everyone carries their own burdens, and even those who seem destined for greatness are no exception. Having already achieved both fame and fortune, what truly concerns him now may be whether he can contribute something meaningful to society and to younger generations. This motivation inspired him to transform his thoughts into this book, where he employs his signature storytelling style to convey positive values and optimistic attitudes toward life in a sincere and down-to-earth manner.

Whether discussing the relative importance of intrinsic versus extrinsic values, or whether one should pursue dreams or choose a more practical path, Hou addresses the dilemmas that trouble many young people by illustrating them through personal anecdotes and gently guiding readers toward thoughtful answers. Like Ko P, Hou's background as a physician has given him extensive experience caring for critically ill patients. As a result, when writing about life and death, he often offers observations that cut straight to the heart of the matter. One memorable example is his quotation of Immanuel Kant: "Treat life as an end in itself, not merely as a means to an end." It is a maxim well worth remembering. Other topics, such as "Can your passion become your livelihood?" and "How can you overcome nervousness?", are likewise geared toward students and young adults. Overall, this is an excellent book for younger readers, while longtime fans of Hou Wen-yong will certainly find it equally rewarding.