“The Age Paradox”: When Getting Old Is the Most Exciting Time

On November 14, in Ho Chi Minh City, author and journalist Tran Ngoc Chau held a meeting and introduced the publication "Paradox of Aging" published by Tre Publishing House. This is his 8th book.

Author Tran Ngoc Chau shares at the program. Photo: HONG AN

The book is a collection of articles and short essays on current events published by the author in Suckhoecong.vn magazine over the past 3 years, including stories about old friends who have been and are experiencing the challenges of aging. From there, the author understands and shares the courage to face old age, urging readers to explore the meaning of this special age. Right on the back cover of the book is an encouragement: "The paradox is that our time to old age is extremely interesting! Don't believe it? Get old and you will know!".

"The paradox of old age" was published by Tre Publishing House in November 2025. Photo: HONG AN

Sharing at the program, author Tran Ngoc Chau said that the book is not only for the elderly, but also a guide for young people to prepare for their old age. Thinking about old age, many people often feel fear and avoidance, but do not know that there are still many joys waiting ahead.

Many colleagues and students came to share joy with author Tran Ngoc Chau. Photo: HONG AN

With nearly 300 pages, 4 chapters of the book lead readers through the topics: Old age - Gift of time , Old but healthy , Old but happy , Old but not behind . There are things that need to be nurtured and preserved by time, so that when it appears at the right time, happiness will be full and complete. That is also the value that the author conveys, only when living long enough, old enough, will people have the opportunity to enjoy this special joy.

Author Tran Ngoc Chau signs books for readers. Photo: HONG AN

Author Tran Ngoc Chau said that all proceeds from the sale of the book The Paradox of Aging will be donated to the Saigon Times Foundation Scholarship Fund to help students in flood-affected areas in the Central region.

GRACE

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nghich-ly-tuoi-gia-khi-gia-di-la-thoi-gian-thu-vi-nhat-post823438.html