With no formal education, 29 year-old Li Lu has become a popular online writer who has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers.

Born into a rural family in Liulin county, Shanxi province, Li was athletic and active in her childhood. But she broke her spine and lost sensation in her legs at age 6 when she stumbled and fell while climbing a hill.

"At that time, I thought I was just hurt and it would not take long to recover," she said. "I never thought that I would have to live in a wheelchair my whole life."

Li was unable to attend school because of her physical condition, and she spent six idle years at home.