One Man's Bible by Gao Xingjian is a novel that blends autobiographical elements with fiction, offering a deep reflection on life during and after China's Cultural Revolution. The story follows a nameless narratoran alter ego of Gaowho revisits pivotal moments of his life, moving between past and present.

The novel opens with the narrator reminiscing about an old family photograph, reflecting on his childhood struggles and the fragility of his family. The narrative then shifts to Hong Kong, where he engages in a relationship with Margarethe, a woman who prompts him to confront his past. Through fragmented memories, the novel explores themes of political oppression, personal trauma, and the search for freedom.

Gao Xingjian, a Nobel Prize-winning author, uses this novel to examine the psychological and emotional toll of living under a totalitarian regime. The book alternates between first-person and second-person perspectives, emphasizing the protagonist's detachment from his past and his struggle to reclaim his identity.