Launching the book “Temptation of Vietnam”

TTH.VN - On the afternoon of July 11, the launching ceremony of the book “Temptation of Vietnam” written by Nguyen Huu Liem, Ph.D. (who originates from Quang Tri and is living in the US) was held at 14 Pham Ngu Lao street, Hue city.

Introducing the book “There is no cultural identity”Launching the poem book “Colors of the loving Hue”Fervent with “River of Poetry”“Hue Citadel - History and Culture”Students enthusiastically participate in the Reading Culture Festival

Dr. Nguyen Huu Liem (right) exchanges with readers

The book “Temptation of Vietnam” is 206-page thick, published by the Writers Association publishing House and Domino Books, including 26 notes written by Dr. Nguyen Huu Liem since 2000s up to now.

These are the short articles telling about his trips to many places in his hometown, including the reflections on the country, the people, the hometown, as well as the relatives and friends, etc. The trips and the meetings at his hometown are always full of philosophical reflections.

He is also the person who “tempts” and fascinates readers with the images of the simple people all over the country through the prism of a Vietnamese expatriate.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Liem is a Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Philosophy in the US. At present, he is a professor of Philosophy at San Jose City College, California, and he has released a great number of books to the readers.

Story, photo: Minh Hien

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