Democracy remains a fragile flower watered by the blood and sweat of its adherents; yet once it has taken firm roots, it can withstand the strongest gales. In Taiwan, democracy has now reached that point as it gains focus in plotting the nation's future. The front cover, (painting by Monika Keating) combines the Sunflower Movement symbol overlaid with the flower-like rendition of “Minquan,” the character for democracy/government by the people. This book traces Taiwan's story and focus.