Books on President Ho Chi Minh (Source: VNA) Toronto (VNA) – A new book on President Ho ChiMinh by Dr. Nguyen Dai Trang, co-Chairwoman of the Canada – Vietnam Society and member of the Canada –Vietnam Trade Council, has debuted at Toronto University.
It was Trang’s third book about the late President. Her twoprevious ones are “Ho Chi Minh: Heart and talent of a patriot” and “Ho ChiMinh: Humanity and Development”, which were released in 2010 and 2013,respectively.
The 236-page book, written in English, French and Vietnameselanguages, features a selection of the President’s articles about peace,democracy and gender equality, including 25 messages sent to leaders of the USand countries from 1919 to 1969; and 25 articles about peace, including letterssent to Pope Paulus VI and Nobel Peace Laureate, Prof. Linus Pauling.
Speaking at the event, Trang said she chose the three themesof peace, democracy and gender equality for the book because they receivedgreat attention by President Ho when he was alive, and are still relevant today.
She believed that the book, which includes originaldocuments from the Pentagon Papers announced by the US government in 2011, willhelp readers, especially foreigners, gain a more accurate insight into the latePresident’s personality and the legacy left by him.
Chairwoman of the Toronto chapter of the Organisation ofWomen in International Trade Anita Agrawal expressed her respect for thePresident for his strong will for national liberation and his dedication andrevolutionary ethics.
Director of the York Institute of Asian Research, Prof.Abidin Kusno, said the book not only sheds new light on the person of the latePresident but also highlights the need to review the histories of colonialcountries.
During an open discussion after the book’s debut, participantsraised questions about the life and career of the late President, the impact ofhis thoughts on young generations today, and his stance on peace, democracy andgender equality.-VNA
It was Trang’s third book about the late President. Her twoprevious ones are “Ho Chi Minh: Heart and talent of a patriot” and “Ho ChiMinh: Humanity and Development”, which were released in 2010 and 2013,respectively.
The 236-page book, written in English, French and Vietnameselanguages, features a selection of the President’s articles about peace,democracy and gender equality, including 25 messages sent to leaders of the USand countries from 1919 to 1969; and 25 articles about peace, including letterssent to Pope Paulus VI and Nobel Peace Laureate, Prof. Linus Pauling.
Speaking at the event, Trang said she chose the three themesof peace, democracy and gender equality for the book because they receivedgreat attention by President Ho when he was alive, and are still relevant today.
She believed that the book, which includes originaldocuments from the Pentagon Papers announced by the US government in 2011, willhelp readers, especially foreigners, gain a more accurate insight into the latePresident’s personality and the legacy left by him.
Chairwoman of the Toronto chapter of the Organisation ofWomen in International Trade Anita Agrawal expressed her respect for thePresident for his strong will for national liberation and his dedication andrevolutionary ethics.
Director of the York Institute of Asian Research, Prof.Abidin Kusno, said the book not only sheds new light on the person of the latePresident but also highlights the need to review the histories of colonialcountries.
During an open discussion after the book’s debut, participantsraised questions about the life and career of the late President, the impact ofhis thoughts on young generations today, and his stance on peace, democracy andgender equality.-VNA
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