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Celebrating Heritage, Resilience, and Hope: A Special Moment at the Kentucky Science Center and the Release of “The Unbreakable Spirit”

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, a deeply meaningful moment unfolded at the Kentucky Science Center in downtown Louisville.
Accompanied by my sons — Jayden, Skylar, and Dylan — we stood proudly before a display showcasing the spirit of Vietnamese heritage: my mother’s Áo Dài (traditional Vietnamese long dress), her Hài (traditional shoes), and two of my published books, displayed for all visitors to see.

It was a beautiful reflection of what it means to honor the past while building a hopeful future.
As my 7-year-old son Dylan pointed excitedly and said,
“Dad, your books and Bà’s Áo Dài are here!” —
I was overwhelmed with gratitude.

Gratitude for this country.
Gratitude for the sacrifices of our elders.
Gratitude for every opportunity to give back through hard work, service, and love.

Honoring the Journey Through Literature

In the same spirit of celebration, I am proud to announce the release of my latest book,
The Unbreakable Spirit: 50 Years of Vietnamese Resilience, Contribution, and Triumph — now available:

  • FREE on Kindle Unlimited
  • $0.99 Kindle version
  • Paperback available for readers who love to hold inspiration in their hands.

You can also access the full free version at Di Tran University:
🔗 Read it here

This book is a heartfelt tribute to the journey of the Vietnamese diaspora — a celebration of resilience, family, faith, gratitude, and value-adding spirit that continues to lift communities around the world.

The Resilient Legacy of the Vietnamese Diaspora

The Vietnamese story is not just one of survival — it is one of value creation, contribution, and triumph.

As documented in the recent research article
🔗 Rise and Dominance of the Vietnamese Diaspora (1975–2025),
the Vietnamese people have a long, proud history of resilience:

  • Over 1,000 years of resistance against Chinese domination without losing identity.
  • Brilliant victories against the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, led by national hero Trần Hưng Đạo.
  • Fierce struggles against French colonialism, culminating in independence in 1954.
  • Surviving the tragic refugee crisis after 1975 and building thriving communities across America and beyond.

Today, Vietnamese Americans lead in business, healthcare, education, and government, embodying the Đời Cha, Nuôi Đời Con (One generation sacrifices to nurture the next) spirit in all they do.

We are no longer just survivors.
We are contributors, leaders, builders of hope — grateful to both Vietnam for our resilient roots, and America for the freedom to thrive.

A Call to Action: Celebrate, Reflect, and Serve

If you visit the Kentucky Science Center, take a moment to reflect on the Vietnamese display — a humble yet powerful symbol of the journey from hardship to honor.
Share it with your children.
Teach them where we came from, so they know where they must go: forward, with gratitude and love.

And I warmly invite you to read
The Unbreakable Spirit —
a story not just for Vietnamese people, but for anyone who believes in the power of faith, hard work, gratitude, and the endless possibilities of the human spirit.

Together, we carry the best of our past into a future filled with even greater blessings.

We are the unbreakable spirit — and by God’s mercy, the best is yet to come.

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