Accordingly, the talk program about the publication "Forever in the twenties" - the diary of martyr Nguyen Van Thac was organized by Kim Dong Publishing House in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City Book Distribution Joint Stock Company - Fahasa, with the participation of Mr. Trung Nghia - Ambassador of Reading Culture of Ho Chi Minh City 2023 - 2024 and writer Tieu Quyen.
This is also an opportunity for readers to look back on the journey of the diary that has touched millions of hearts over the past two decades, while listening to the stories behind the emotional page of the young soldier Nguyen Van Thac.
Forever in the twenties is a diary collection with the original name Chcture of Life, consisting of about 240 handwritten pages, recorded by Nguyen Van Thac from October 2, 1971 to early June 1972 nearly 8 months, from the time he enlisted in the army until the day he was on the battlefield in Quang Tri.
He wrote in the Guard nights, on the way, on the train, in the countryside of Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, Ha Tinh... Amidst the smoke and fire of war, each line of text still contains the love of life, the aspiration of youth and the ideal of dedication to the Fatherland.
First launched in 2005, Forever in the twenties has become a typical cultural and social event, awarded the First Special Prize - Vietnam Book Award, and aroused the Traditional Investigation movement among young people and veterans nationwide.
On this occasion, the special edition " Mai Mai age hai duoi" will be released with a hard copy and additional photos, handwritten letters and pens of martyr Nguyen Van Thac with the support of his family.
In addition, readers will also learn about the life and writing journey of martyr Nguyen Van Thac, the humanistic values, the spirit of dedication and the ideals of the young generation of Vietnam in the war as expressed in his diary.
If I dont return who will continue to write the lines for me in the future? - the question of young soldier Nguyen Van Thac is a message sent to today, that the age of twenty is only truly forever, if we live and contribute to a noble ideal.
