"The Timekeeper": Heartwarming Stories About Family

On the occasion of Vietnamese Family Day June 28, author Le Thi Thanh Lam launched the collection of essays Timekeeper (Saigon Books and The Gioi Publishing House). The work contains many emotions, deeply depicting stories, thoughts and feelings, and at the same time leading readers on a journey to accompany their parents as they enter the twilight stage of their lives.

The Timekeeper marks the return of author Le Thi Thanh Lam. Instead of publications specializing in management, leadership and personal development, this time, she brings to readers valuable stories and experiences in the journey of taking care of parents in their old age. Each page of the book, each story is a precious moment of silence, where readers can find the motivation to love more deeply to preserve the meaningful golden years of their life with their loved ones.

"The Timekeeper" brings positive messages about family relationships

Through the pages, the author delicately guides readers to explore the profound aspects of the father-child relationship, where there is not only pain but also joy, laughter and beautiful memories. Thereby, it shows that caring for the elderly is not simply a duty, but also a journey full of meaning and love. Presence and listening are emphasized by the author as precious medicines for the souls of the elderly.

Aging is not just a physical decline, but also a gradual loss of control over the body - from memory to mobility, to the small details of daily life. Through her stories, the author takes readers through a challenging stage that we all face: When parents face their own feelings of helplessness, and children face confusion and struggle to maintain some of their parents' autonomy and self-esteem.

The author entered his father's life, learned to walk with him, talked with him while his memory gradually faded, shared every difficult moment as well as simple happiness. The companionship here is not just support, but also companionship, struggle and perseverance. The book will help readers realize that parents not only need their children to be by their side, but also need patience, understanding and sincere acts of care.

QUYNH YEN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nguoi-giu-thoi-gian-nhung-cau-chuyen-am-ap-ve-gia-dinh-post801207.html