Throughout the book, author Nguyen Phong Viet whispers to remind himself of countless small, fleeting moments in the days of “being human”. Those are the quiet moments of welcoming “peaceful and beautiful illusions”, when he catches his own clear eyes in an old photo, when he sinks into the darkness, when he welcomes the dawn, when he shows his happiness to those around him, when he “returns others to others”, when he accidentally says harsh words...
We often do not have time to grasp the emotions at that time, too busy to think about the trivial things that have passed. However, Nguyen Phong Viet has kept everything, reflecting on each moment in his own life. From there, Nguyen Phong Viet suggests finding the answer himself: We have lived such days, that is worth moving on. Life is a series of ordinary moments, in each of those moments, we have thought, loved, fought, repented and grown up little by little.
Nguyen Phong Viet's small book is full of reflections on everything that must be done in a long life: Rest, dream, choose, let go, manage, overcome... Through a simple and sincere writing style, Nguyen Phong Viet sends advice and shares, so that readers can find peace, joy, and meaning in each of those actions.
Nguyen Phong Viet also mentions dark moments, injuries, hidden corners of the soul, about times when people "refuse to wake up at dawn"...
Released during the time of waiting for the New Year to come, "We live to move forward" devotes many articles for readers to contemplate this special time: Tet, the last day of the year, New Year's Eve...
Sharing about the book, writer Nguyen Phong Viet said: "I have been and am continuing with the essay series "We live...", and this time with "We live to move forward" (the 4th book in this series), I just want to share an important message of life, that everyone has their own stories, challenges and despair... But we have been born, have become human, we must go on that journey as fully as possible. Every life has its own values, let's cherish that by firmly believing that we - everyone - deserve to live this life".
Talking about the book's message, the author added: "I really like the color of the cover of this book. We have had a year with many difficulties and obstacles, but tomorrow will come and the new year will begin. The dawn of a new day on the cover of the book is how I hope each of us needs to put faith in ourselves... Just don't stop, every step forward is equally valuable. This book is suitable for everyone who believes in that."
