Amitabha Gangopadhyay

Vietnam Theke Bolchi Amitabha Gangopadhyay Black And White edition

'Vietnam Theke Bolchi' or Speaking from Vietnam is an odyssey of a magnificent nation that has endured occupation and political storms for over thousand years. Chinese dynasty, French colonialism and American aggression, nothing has been able to dampen the spirit of this proud nation. People in Hanoi still adore Ho-Chi-Minh as their 'Uncle Ho'. Many sacrificed their lives; but people of Vietnam have learned how to single out the real gold from the dust of destructions. The author portrays how the generation has moved on with the modern world while the country still holds the societal values.




The author takes you through an incredible journey from the extreme north in Sapa to down south in Ho Chi Minh City. The breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay will leave you speechless. The visits to historic Hoi-An, Da Nang and Hue in central Vietnam will make you walk down the history of Vietnam dating back hundreds of years. And the bustling Ho Chi Minh City will dazzle you with the pomp and grandeur of modern Vietnam. The book is not just a travel story; it is a testament of a country that rises from the dust of Vietnam War. With his amazing story-telling, the author portrays his vivid journey through this picturesque promise land which will keep you absorbed until you finish reading the last page of this travelogue.