Find peace in handwriting and drawing.

"Peace Amidst Chaos" is a healing work combining the writing and drawing of author Doris Ong (Thảo Hân).

When we're feeling down, tired, discouraged, or lacking motivation, our minds are likely to be racing with countless thoughts. So, if we continue to immerse ourselves in a space filled with words, perhaps the chaos will only intensify?

Comic books for adults

If we're having a bad day, wallowing in hurt feelings, or feeling lost and directionless, then "Peace Amidst Chaos" by Doris Ong (Thảo Hân) could very well be the gift we're waiting for.

"Peace Amidst Chaos" by author Doris Ong (Thảo Hân), published by Thế Giới Publishing House in June. (Photo: Trần Xuân Tiến).

Unlike a typical book with lots of text, "Peace Amidst Chaos" is a collection of stories about spiritual life told through illustrations.

Through playful illustrations, readers may spontaneously chuckle while reading and then find themselves reflected in the images.

Each page of the book will highlight the anxieties, difficulties, and emotional imbalances that most of us face every day. The charming stories in the book are divided into three parts.

If Part 1 - Life is a journey that teaches us to slow down and thoroughly address our lingering emotions, then Part 2 - Overcoming the Pain will help us understand that we should only be sad for a little while, then let go of the sadness and move on.

Part 3 - Peace Amidst Chaos , which is also the title of the work, will send readers the message, "Sow and nurture good things that are right for you, and one day you will reap the rewards."

It can be said that each story told through the innocent drawings of author Doris Ong (Thảo Hân) will be a vitamin for gloomy, dreary days and a glass of energy drink, motivating readers to strive harder to live a joyful and peaceful life.

The author's life was as peaceful as a painting.

Author Doris Ong, whose real name is Ong Thi Thao Han, is a Master of Educational Psychology. In 2018, after getting married, she created the page "Doris' stories," primarily to motivate herself to learn to draw every day.

Unexpectedly, her short stories attracted a large readership. From then on, she decided to take drawing more seriously, and her journey of learning to draw began from there.

Doris Ong (Thảo Hân) married her childhood friend. They share almost every interest in life.

Author: Doris Ong (Thảo Hân). (Source: Doris' stories)

Sharing on her personal website, she said: "Although drawing comics has been my childhood dream, I never thought I could make a living from this work."

However, it was her husband who encouraged her to pursue her dream of painting and was also her first fan. To this day, he remains her greatest source of motivation.

Doris Ong (Thảo Hân) has a love for drawing, the Bible, books, and coffee. In addition, she has online drawing classes, collaborates on illustration projects both domestically and internationally, gives interviews, and is currently working on several picture books for young people.

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