Portraying the "architect" of the renovation process

The book “Nguyen Van Linh – Journey with History”, compiled by many authors, reprinted many times by Tre Publishing House, is an elaborate work, rich in documents and emotions. The work contributes to portraying the portrait of General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh through authentic and intimate memories, recollections, and research.

Book cover.

The book is nearly 500 pages thick with a structure of 3 chapters: Committed Youth, Journey with History, The Evergreen Tree of Life. Through the book, readers have access to articles that are diverse in genre, rich in reflection and full of emotions. Besides the articles of General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, the book is also a sharing of many perspectives. It could be from comrades who "fought shoulder to shoulder" during the difficult years of resistance; it is the memories of generations of cadres who witnessed the courageous steering role of General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh; it is the simple, sincere but loving feelings of relatives, friends, comrades...

Turning the first pages of the book, readers will discover a vivid and emotional journey about the life of General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh. Every word in the book carries the breath of history from his devoted youth, his resilient years in prison, to his role as a leader in a challenging turning point of the country. Just mentioning the titles of articles such as: "There, I grew up", "The spirit of the twenty-year-old", "Take a gun to fight the enemy, my child!", "Finding a mechanism for economic management innovation", "Things that need to be done immediately for the cause of innovation and the fight against negativity"... also evokes in the reader's mind many thoughts about a life of dedication, a relentless reform mindset and a great personality who always aches for the country and the people.

Each article in the book is like a slice of history, and also a piece of sentiment, helping readers clearly feel the portrait of a General Secretary who is close to life and concerned about the fate of the country. In the article "Some stories about the General Secretary", the image of Comrade Nguyen Van Linh appears very close, blending into life to find suitable directions: "Whether in Hanoi or working in Ho Chi Minh City, Comrade Linh is always interested in the market, prices, and goods... Occasionally, suddenly after breakfast, he calls for a ride around the streets. For example, in Hanoi, his car often runs on the road to Ha Dong, turns back to Hue Street, and goes straight to Hanoi General Trade Center...". General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh also pays special attention to artists. In the memoirs of poet Bao Dinh Giang, he appeared with a caring gesture, giving advice and guidance on the role of literature and art: “Contribute to the fight against negativity arising in society, but first and foremost, it is to praise and glorify good people and good deeds. Good people and good deeds appear in many workers, farmers, and intellectuals, who are mastering the fate of the country.”

The book “Nguyen Van Linh - Journey with History” brings together many authentic, simple but touching and profound articles, expressing the respect and gratitude of generations to a man who devoted his life to the people and the country. At the present time, when the country is undergoing strong changes, the book is like a gentle but profound message about the courage of innovation, about the belief and steadfastness in the revolutionary path of the nation with the precious values that General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh left as a spiritual legacy for future generations.

According to qdnd.vn

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