"Vietnam Moment"

by Brenda Paik Sunoo and Ton Thi Thu Nguyet

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Brenda Paik Sunoo is a freelance journalist, Reiki Master, and ShareGrief.com bereavement specialist who lived in Vietnam from September 2002 to April 2009. She is now living in southern California. To contact the author: brenda@compassionatwork.com and www.compassionatwork.com

Vietnam Moment In the Media:
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English language media:

Vietnam Pictorial
April 22, 2009
"...a message sent to people throughout the world, helping them know about Vietnam which has experienced many changes, and the peaceful but friendly life of Vietnamese people."

The Korea Times
March 9, 2009
"Book Captures Solitude in Fast-Changing Vietnam"

LookAtVietnam.com
February 25, 2009
"Photographers capture beauty of daily life across Viet Nam"

Korean language media:

http://www.jejusori.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=60963
http://www.jejunews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=271144#
http://www.hallailbo.co.kr/
http://www.jemin.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=216140

Vietnamese language media:

http://www.voanews.com
http://vietnam.vnanet.vn
http://www.laodong.com.vn
http://dulich.tuoitre.com.vn
http://thoibaoviet.com
http://www.hanoimoi.com.vn
http://www.vapa.org.vn
http://www.baomoi.com
http://www.giaothongvantai.com.vn
http://www.xaluan.com
http://baodaidoanket.net
http://www.tienphong.vn
http://vovnews.vn
http://www.baohungyen.vn
http://www.anninhthudo.vn
http://www.thuvienbinhduong.org.vn
http://www.phapluattp.vn
http://news.skydoor.net

Reviewer's Comments about Vietnam Moment:

"What touched me the most when reading her book? Not only I felt her love with Vietnam, with the beautiful landscape and [other photos] that you can see in many other photo books, but I felt her love with us, the Vietnamese. And more than that, it is so personal to me, I felt I'm loved! Even if I had not known Brenda, I think I would still feel the same. What a wonderful gift she gave to us!"
Bich Van, Vietnam expat in Washington D.C., and former International Labor Organization national coordinator for the Microfinancing Project in Hanoi, Vietnam

"I appreciate all that has been done to create such an inspirational work of art. It further heightens the spiritual part of me that will be eternally Vietnamese! May the monsoon of tears come to an end."
Simon H Gregory, Holden, Massachusetts

"It's like a koan...."
Luan Stauss, owner of Laurel Book Store in Oakland, California

"I was absolutely awestruck by the way the book captured the essence of Vietnam's strength, beauty and potential based on such wisdom emanating from Vietnam's culture and history. Congratulations is too weak a word to convey my admiration. All best wishes."
Steve Woodhouse, former Representative of UNICEF Vietnam

"This book really is a masterpiece of aesthetics and prose....beautiful! I bet it was not always easy...even emotional with many bitter-sweet memories."
Theresa Kodderitzsch, German expat living in Hanoi

"This book is a beautiful mosaic. Each piece vividly captures a simple but lively story extracted from every corner of Vietnamese life. What makes this very work even more fabulous is that any Vietnamese can recognize oneself within it. So could I, and then I love it."
Nguyen Chi Duc, Vietnamese lecturer of English at Vietnam National University

"Culture is unable to exist alone. It can only develop more plentifully while exchanged with other cultures. This book is not only a bridge to connect Vietnam and Korea but also to help the Western and Eastern [hemispheres] to exist more harmoniously in spirit. Because Vietnam Moment is published in three languages (English, Vietnamese and Korean), I do believe that it will create significant multicultural exchange between Vietnam and other foreign cultures. I will always love Vietnam and her culture. Vietnam Moment reminds me of the friendly, warm appearance and hospitality of the people. Such beauty makes me understand and love Vietnam even more."
Kim Sang Ug, Director of Korean Cultural Center
Hanoi, Vietnam

"I've just got to drop this swift note to tell you that last evening I and Ms. Cat flopped in front of the fire and I browsed — and then again — browsed the book. It is really neat and, I'll tell you why: I have been in N.E.Asia so long (I guess) that I have never been able to appreciate Vietnam or any other of the S.E.Asian countries but, after quietly making my way, page by page, and viewing people of that land in obviously their 'natural' habitat as opposed to bombs and fire and people running wide-eyed down some road aflame — I arrived at what I can only describe as a warm and appreciative feeling — in fact, much like the feeling when I return to Cheju from a trip aboard looking out the airplane window prior to landing. Thanks for your effort and influence."
Fred Dustin, Founder of Maze Park
Jeju Island, Korea

"A work of art and heart."
Huu Ngoc, Vietnamese author and essayist

"An exquisite book with captures the unique beauty of Vietnam! Full of wit and wisdom, beauty and insight... the words and images are equally poetic."
Gerald Herman, Filmmaker and Director of Hanoi Cinematheque

"While there have been many photo essays about Vietnam published both domestically and overseas, this one is significant in that it's the first one that uses Vietnamese, English and Korean simultaneously. The publication of this book will play an important role in enhancing mutual understanding and developing friendship among the peoples of Korea, Vietnam and the United States. As this is the year of 'Cultural Diplomacy,' this book is quite timely, and will help in promoting Vietnam globally. In terms of art, the photos of this book are superb."
Pham Tien Van, Ambassador of Vietnam to the Republic of Korea

    
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