Healing the Father Wound: 4 Essential Books for Daughters of Absent Fathers
Healing the Father Wound: 4 Essential Books for Daughters of Absent Fathers Growing up with a physically or emotionally absent father leaves a profound and often unspoken impact on a daughter’s life. It can shape your relationships, your self-esteem, and your understanding of the world in ways that can be difficult to untangle. Finding a […]
Celebrate Vietnamese Women’s Day: A Reading List of Powerful Female Voices
Celebrate Vietnamese Women’s Day: A Reading List of Powerful Female Voices Today, on Vietnamese Women’s Day (20/10), we celebrate the strength, resilience, and incredible contributions of women across the country. One of the most powerful ways to honor this spirit is by diving into the stories they tell. Vietnamese female authors, both at home and […]
A Deeper Understanding: 5 Books on the American War from a Vietnamese Perspective
A Deeper Understanding: 5 Books on the American War from a Vietnamese Perspective With the recent passing of Vietnam’s Independence Day, there’s been a renewed interest in stories that capture the country’s history. This year, the buzz is all about the hit movie adaptation of Chu Lai’s novel, “Mưa Đỏ” (Red Rain). The film’s success […]
The Perfect Farewell Gift: 4 Books to Remember Vietnam By
The Perfect Farewell Gift: 4 Books to Remember Vietnam By The expat life is a cycle of hellos and goodbyes. When a close friend or colleague’s time in Vietnam comes to an end, you want to give them a farewell gift that is more meaningful than a generic souvenir. You want to give them something […]
Understanding Iran: A Reading List on Its Modern History & Revolution
Iran has one of the oldest, richest, and most complex histories in the world. For many of us, however, our understanding is often limited to news headlines. To truly appreciate the culture and the people, it’s essential to look at the stories that have shaped the modern nation. This reading list is not a dense […]
Beyond the Fireworks: 4 Great Books to Understand American History
Want to brush up on American history? Our guide lists 4 engaging and accessible books that bring the story of the United States to life.
A Deeper Understanding: 5 Books on the American War from a Vietnamese Perspective
To truly understand Vietnam, it’s essential to see the American War from a Vietnamese perspective. Our guide covers 3 must-read books.
Beyond Phở and Banh Mi: 5 Books to Truly Understand Vietnamese Culture
Beyond Phở and Banh Mi: 5 Books to Truly Understand Vietnamese Culture Living in Vietnam is an incredible experience. It’s a country of vibrant energy, breathtaking landscapes, and deep-rooted traditions. Yet, for many of us foreigners, there’s a desire to understand what lies beneath the surface—the history that shapes the present, the stories that define […]
Hanoi’s Soul: 4 Books That Capture the Spirit of the Capital
Want to understand the unique spirit of Vietnam’s capital? This curated list of 4 essential books about Hanoi will take you through its history, culture, and bustling streets.
From Saigon to HCMC: 4 Novels That Tell the Story of a City
If Hanoi is the ancient, beating heart of Vietnam, then Ho Chi Minh City is its kinetic, forward-surging soul. It’s a city of relentless energy—a dizzying river of motorbikes, sleek skyscrapers standing beside historic temples, and a palpable entrepreneurial spirit. This is a city defined by change, resilience, and reinvention. Every great city has stories […]