Nguyen Ngoc Tu listens to the 'call of the horizon'.

If her previous works were breakthroughs in the journey of change, in the relentless flow of currents, this time she traces back to that motivation, naming it "the call of the horizon." It's a "call" because it constantly urges and compels us to act, but at the same time, because its source is unclear, it's like the "horizon"—we always see it but cannot touch or reach it. It's a poignant stirring, making us keep going and going endlessly to the horizon, to the ends of the earth, but we can't know where we'll end up. It's the mission and destiny of each person; therefore, if we don't understand or recognize it as their personal calling, hurt and pain inflicted on one another are inevitable.

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In this book, we see these calls in a wide variety of ways. There's the alluring call of the city, suddenly drawing young men and women accustomed to the fields and farms to the factory. Conversely, there's the longing for home, a yearning to immerse oneself in the roots of love once one has lived a fulfilling life. But due to changing times, the countryside of yesteryear is no longer present, leaving behind sighs of nostalgia. At the same time, there are the calls of the times, of the masses, causing people to be perpetually trapped in the whirlwind of making a living, corrupting them with greed, anger, and delusion that cannot be resolved…

Through keen observation and unique imagery, in "The Call of the Horizon ," Nguyen Ngoc Tu addresses many contemporary issues, from large-scale problems like environmental pollution, urbanization, and the dominance of technology, to smaller issues such as online behavior, the fragile psychology of modern people, and interpersonal conflicts. Alongside this, Nguyen Ngoc Tu's signature style returns – the image of women facing prejudice, injustice, pressure, and oppression. The Mekong Delta, with its environmental changes and demographic shifts, is also reflected sincerely, with a touch of melancholy.

However, in the end, through these healing writings with their intimate and heartfelt language, the author affirms that love still exists, present between people, between people and all things around them, as well as with their homeland, when we realize that everyone has their own unique calling. Once we understand and respect their choices, we will know how to behave and help make life more fulfilling.

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