“Golden Lotus” - The book about Uncle Ho's childhood returns to readers

On May 8, the Truth National Political Publishing House announced that the book "Golden Lotus" by writer Son Tung about Uncle Ho in his youth was republished to readers on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025).

“Golden Lotus” was published by the Truth National Political Publishing House in collaboration with Omaga Plus Books. With a simple, sincere and inspiring writing style, writer Son Tung - who has devoted his entire writing career to writing about Uncle Ho, has vividly and emotionally portrayed the childhood journey of the boy Nguyen Sinh Con.

An emotional book about Uncle Ho's childhood. Photo: National Political Publishing House Truth

It was a childhood that was sometimes peaceful with his parents and older brother in the ancient capital of Hue , with simple meals full of love, in the affection of the village. But it was also a childhood that had to face great loss when his mother and younger brother passed away one after another. The silent but profound pain soon formed in the young Nguyen Sinh Con special qualities: strong-willed, upright, thrifty, altruistic and always thinking of others.

Through “Golden Lotus”, readers not only see clearly the process of forming a great person’s personality, but also encounter close, profound lessons about how to live a kind and loving life, about the value of familyeducation and the belief that from the most ordinary things can also nurture a great person. The book is a gentle but moving symphony, helping the young generation understand that to serve the country, one must first know how to live beautifully in everyday life.

The book also recreates a vivid picture of Vietnamese culture, traditions and people in the early 20th century. Readers will meet Uncle Ho's close childhood friends such as Ms. Hanh, Mr. Tuan, Mr. Ky, Mr. Quang - simple characters who loved and shared with Uncle Ho when he was still just a boy named Nguyen Sinh Con.

The book not only inspires faith, love and the desire to live beautifully in the hearts of readers, but also becomes a precious spiritual gift for today's and future generations, so that everyone, especially the young, knows how to cherish good values, train themselves and persevere on the path of living decently and serving the country.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/bong-sen-vang-cuon-sach-ve-tuoi-tho-cua-bac-ho-tro-lai-voi-doc-gia-701602.html