'Worn-out shoes' - a journey of storytelling through footsteps

There are books that come from ideas, and there are also books that are written from the breath of life - where the author gathers every memory, every drop of sweat and smile to refine into writing pages.

The Worn-Out Shoes by author Thi Quoc Duy is such a book: honest, simple and full of the breath of journeys.

Nearly 300 pages of the book are divided into 3 parts, like a travel diary mixed with professional memories. There, readers encounter all the nuances of a tour guide's life, from the halo to the dark corners, from the cheerful laughter to the hidden tears after each trip...

The simple writing style, sometimes like a confession, makes readers stop many times to reflect on the perseverance and passion in every wandering step of the author - who used to be a banking student but turned to the profession of tour guide.

Cover of the book Worn-Heel Shoes (The World Publishing House)

PHOTO: Publishing House

The worn-out shoes not only tell the story of the profession, but also open up vast horizons. From the golden autumn on the terraced fields of Tu Le (Vietnam), the long sunset over the Colosseum (Italy) to the rhythm of horse hooves in the ancient capital of Bagan (Myanmar)... Each land appears through the lens of the storyteller, both intimate and full of emotion. The stories are written not to show off experiences, but to remind us of humanity, of small moments that light up a long journey.

Duy does not glorify his profession, nor does he complain. He tells the story in the voice of an experienced person, one who has gone through the "free falls" in the air and the sweet pitfalls of the profession. In each page, we encounter a positive spirit of life, that even though the shoes are worn out, the heart is still warm and the love for the profession is still intact.

For young people who are cherishing the dream of pursuing a career in tourism, The Heel-Wearing Shoes can be seen as a vivid career guide, helping them better understand the joys, challenges and values ​​of the profession.

For those who are standing at a crossroads in life, this book is a reminder not to be afraid, just keep going in the direction that your heart feels warm and your dreams burn, just keep going with all your kindness and passion, success will knock on your door.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/doi-giay-mon-got-hanh-trinh-ke-chuyen-bang-nhung-buoc-chan-18525110510491311.htm