Chuyện của Ngân: a beautiful reminder of true love

Luckily, I finished my third book in March, keeping up with my goal of reading 12 books a year. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I decided to buy Chuyện của Ngân after reading her Blog about her love story.

Her love story is as pink as the book's cover --- something she also affirms in her writing. She met the right person at the very beginning of her love journey. This book is a must-read for those who want to believe in love --- not the kind found on screens or fairy tales, but love that is real, simple, and full of small, beautiful moments.

However, I noticed that the book doesn't explore the early stages of her love story as much as her blog did, which I personally found more captivating. Perhaps it's something she intended to keep special for her Blog. Instead, it tells scattered stories from her daily family life, including those about her childhood, her sisters, and her husband's family --- yet it remains engaging.

Honestly, I was deeply emotional, with tears falling at certain moments while reading Chuyện của Ngân. I saw in her story the kind of love I've been searching for. It reaffirmed my trust in love and strengthened my beliefs. I'm truly happy for her and for the happiness she has found.

That said, I don't shape myself to find someone exactly like her husband. Love is not about copying someone else's story --- it's about writing our own. I value authenticity --- the natural connection between two people, where we don't force love to fit a mold but instead let it grow in its own way. Because in the end, it is my own ability to nurture love that will make my story real and meaningful. A love story meant for me, and me alone.

Ngân met her husband when she was still young, just starting her first job in London. They fell in love, made the decision to marry in a short time and grew together. Their love was not just about romance, it was about companionship, understanding, and the willingness to grow side by side. Reflecting on myself, I am more introverted and reserved. I find it challenging to grow alongside someone until I have built a foundation I truly believe in. I don't often change based on external opinions unless I can confidently take in feedback, use it as a reference, and make thoughtful, informed decisions. I deeply value stillness, as it allows me to find clarity and understanding within myself, until I gradually adapt and eventually embrace the noise around me as a source of enjoyment and energy rather than overwhelming. That's why I believe my love story will unfold when both of us have reached a certain level of maturity, when we are truly ready for each other and for a love that feels authentic and fulfilling. Without a doubt, our love story will be written not just in the moments we share but also in the love letters and poems I sent during the days I was finding my way to us.

Simon, Ngân's husband, is the perfect match for her. He is an ideal partner --- mature, caring, patient, positive, supportive. He pays attention to the little things, understands her emotions, and has grown into a loving, patient father. I believe a big part of who he is comes from the love he received in his own family --- his trust in love, his positivity, his gratitude for both giving and receiving life's small joys, his willingness to compromise, and his desire to make others happy. And Ngân acknowledges this in her book as well. It makes me think about how much love is shaped not just by who we are, but also by where we come from and what we have experienced.

This book is written in a simple style, with touches of humor woven into everyday stories. Its greatest value lies in its genuine portrayal of love --- not just romantic love but also the deep bonds within a family.

Reading this book strengthened my belief in love, in finding the right person, and in how true love can uplift and transform both individuals, allowing them to flourish together and build a future filled with simple joys. With a clear vision of what we desire and the willingness to nurture it, we will find the true love we truly deserve.

Love is about the willingness to give, receive, trust, and grow. It doesn't always arrive like fate, sometimes, it's something we must patiently build. I, a half --- an incomplete love story, can be the first to give the kind of love I long for, so that when the time is right, the right person and I will find each other, belong together, and together create the complete love story I've always dreamed of.

I rate this book 7/10.

                                                                                                Hanoi, March 30, 2025