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- Horizons of Vietnamese Thought and Experience
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- Serial
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- Horizons Publications
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- Milpitas, California
- Country
- United States
- Frequency
- Quarterly
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- 1992-
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Horizons of Vietnamese Thought and Experience (Horizons Publications)
Serial Item Number: 1969Serial615797
Foreshadows
Publications Received
Recommendations
The Small Print
Endquotes
Contest
A Generation Away introduction by Tivonne Ha - Nine young writers, a generation away and apart, express thoughts about culture, family, and self from their generation's unique perspective.
A Note of Thanks - Some words of appreciation to those who participated in the contest.
Young Memories - Ten talented students, each describing very different thoughts and situations, come to similar conclusions about facing challenges and the bad times.
Culture
Live by Water, Die for Water by Huynh Sanh Thong - Metaphors of Vietnamese Culture and History (Part 1 of 2) - Soil makes the land, whereas water composes survival, country, and spirit.
Dietary Acculturation of Vietnamese Americans by Quynh-Giang Tran - You are what you eat, and how you eat it. This is the story of how nguoi dep cha lua became another pretty hot dog.
Interview & Reviews
Dominic the Unique: Inspired by Heroes interviews by Duc Nguyen Au - A man inspired by heroes, Dominic Nguyen reached the White House at an early age. In this interview he shows much personal charm and political conviction.
Through the Eyes of an Old Vietnam Hand: A Review of After the War Was Over by Don T. Phan - Some soul-searching into the past echoes eerily into the present.
Legent of a Recent History: A Review of Indochine by Don T. Phan - This movie, which relies much on artistic license, may well become a classic.
Stories & Poems
The Coconut Man by Dinh Tien Dung
Bai Tho Khong May by Nguyen Mai Thach
Co May by Nguyen Thi Loc Quy
Doi Xe by Hoang Long
Da Khuc by Tran Y Van
Bien III by May Trang
Tinh Buon by May Trang
Mo Khuc by Tran Y Van
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: Spring 1993
Collection: James Banerian Collection
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Added: 11 Dec 2025 [Updated: 11 Dec 2025]
Horizons of Vietnamese Thought and Experience (Horizons Publications)
Serial Item Number: 1969Serial615798
Foreshadows
Publications Received
The Small Print
Endquotes
Experiences
Reflections: "Voices of an Emerging Generation Reveal the Newness and Tenderness of Life."
A Heart of Sorry? by Khoi T. Luu - A lighter side of the Vietnamese American experience. Has fate chosen the Vietnamese people for doom and pain? At least one young gentelman does not think so.
Issues
Feminine Thoughts: What Are They Really? by various authors - Sometimes inscrutable but more often bearable, several Vietnamese women open up their views about going through life.
International Business and Human Rights in Vietnam by Le Xuan Khoa - Businesses should use their levers to ensure a good climate for their operations for human rights in general.
Nowhere to Return: The Crisis of Repatriated Unaccompanied Minors without Parents by Nguyen Dinh Huu and James M. Freeman - A free-hand look at children's conditions in the camps reveals conditions that should be addressed.
Culture
Live by Water, Die for Water: Metaphors of Vietnamese Culture and History (Part 2 of 2) by Huynh Sanh Thong - Images of water reflect the Vienamese soul.
Excerpt & Review
At Night I Hear the Cannons excerpts from Nha Ca translated by James Banerian - Getting to know the "Vietnam War" through ... Vietnamese literature?
A Love Manual for Our Time: A Review of Allan Bloom's Love and Friendship by Huy Thanh Cao - A radical posing as a conservative tells us modern progressives about the joyful possibilities of love and sex.
Stories & Poems
The Balloon Man by Huy Thanh Cao
Legacies by Khoi T. Luu
Tinh Dau Trot Lo by Nguyen Quoc Vinh
Tall Trees by Huynh Sanh Thong
Chen Ruou Ly Boi & Tinh Que by Gia thu Vuong
Once and the Others by Dinh Tien Dung
Tinh Que & Cali Buon by Famthuy Hanh
Kieu Thu & Nho Que Xua by Le Quynh Nam
Volume: 2
Issue: 3-4
Item Creation Date: Summer/Autumn 1993
Collection: James Banerian Collection
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Added: 11 Dec 2025 [Updated: 11 Dec 2025]
Horizons of Vietnamese Thought and Experience (Horizons Publications)
Serial Item Number: 1969Serial615799
Foreshadows
Writing Contests
Publications Received
The Small Print
Endquotes
Jouneys
There Once Was a Woman by Khoi T. Luu - An enduring woman exists meaningfully in the heart that understands her.
In Search of Vietnam by Nguyen Hoang - "I returned in order to find Vietnamn, but ... it was Vietnam that found me."
Back Home (Part 4 of 4) by Hy Truong Lam - As night descends, Vietnam continues to bring surprises and inspire feelings and rich interpretations
Around the World in Ninety Minutes by Eugene Trinh - An astronaut shares his orbital experience and his down-to-earth views about life.
Culture
Eight Digestible Chidren's Books by Quynh-Giao Nguyen - Here are some bedtime stories that will keep the kids awake.
Recontextualizing the Canonical Study of Kieu by Nguyen Quoc Vinh - This overview on the Chinese origin of Kieu suggests the ripe fruits to be found in studying Kieu as a dynamic transformative work.
Issues
Pourquoi? by Huynh Quang Nhuong & Bui Tu-Phoung - A cerebral dialogue about religion reveals that faith rests mostly within the heart.
Colorado and Vietnam by Population Reference Bureau - If you think Colorado and Vietnam are really different - well, you're right.
Attitudes toward Alcohol and Drinking Practices by Armado M. Padilla in Two Vietnamese Samples by Hyekyung Sung & Tran Van Nam - This landmark survey and analysis suggests surprising links between Vietnamese Americans' cultural/experiential affects and their drinking behavior.
Stories & Poems
Ngay Thang Cu by Nguyen Thi Loc Quy
Huong Xua by Le Thi Ngoc Tam
Chuc Tet by Tran Te Xuong
Nhung Canh Thiep Xuan by Tran Y Van
Con Duong The He Chung Toi Qua by Tran Trung Dao
Duong Ta Di by Bach Son Nhan
Xuan Nho by Hai Ngoc Yen
Ai Ve Co Huong by Tran Y Van
Tuoi Muoi Sau by Tran Y Van
Gold, Orang, Red, and Yellow Leaves by Vo Hong Chuong Dai
Winter Sestina (Untitled) by Vo Hong Chuong Dai
Ao Anh by May Trang
Bai Khong Ten So I by May Trang
Chieu Hoang by Nguyen Quoc Vinh
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Winter 1993
Collection: James Banerian Collection
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Added: 11 Dec 2025 [Updated: 11 Dec 2025]
Horizons of Vietnamese Thought and Experience (Horizons Publications)
Serial Item Number: 1969Serial615796
Foreshadows
Retraction
Publications Received
The Small Print
Letter
Endquotes
Narratives
Mount Whitney: The Implacable Zenith by Duc Nguyen Au - Two young men try to be the first Vietnamese to conquer Mt. Whitney. The heights they achieved, in altitude and in spirit, were literally breathtaking.
Back Home (Part 3 of 4) by Hy Truong Lam - A few kids learn from Brother Hy how to cooperate. Most importantly, they learn from each other how to share the joys that lasting memories are made of.
Culture & Language
Fishes and Fishermen: Females and Males in Vietnamese Folklore by Huynh Sanh Thong - Professor Huynh's literary exploration is a dive into Vietnamese female-male relations and, as well, a do-and-don't manual for wise students.
Vietnamese without Veneer by Nguyen Dinh Hoa - A scholar of the Vietnamese language explains some of the essentials.
Issues
Demographichs of Vietnamese in the U.S. by U.S. Census Bureau - Population, health risk, and business statistics about Vietnamese in the U.S.
Vietnamese Identity as a Fortress: The Case of Andrea by Hanh Thanh Cao - Being Vietnamese in America - a harbor of friendship but a social barrier too.
Mama Tina's Children: The Street Kids of Vietnam by Glenn A. Meisenheimer - A "Driven Woman" answers young pleas for help the only way she knows how.
Cuu Lay Tuoi Tho by Lam Chi Cong - A journalist in Vietnam discusses the problems facing less fortunate youths.
Stories, Reflections & Poems
The Transferproject by Thao Dinh Vo
Hot Nhan by Tuong Cat
Metamorphosis by Da Lac
Nguoi Lang Man by Mien Du
Thu Hung (Autumn Inspiration) by Nguyen Quoc Vinh
Khong Co Em by Nguyen T. May Trang
A Poem by Cao Tan
Minh Voi Bong (My Shadow and I) by Phan Boi Chau
Dream Weaver by Pham Minh Tu
Con Mua Ha by Nguyen T. May Trang
Save a Dream for Me by Nguyen T. May Trang
Trung Thu Vong Nguyet Doc Chuoc by Nguyen Quoc Vinh
Do You by Nguyen T. May Trang
Doi Mat by Hai Ngoc Yen
Tinh Thu by Bach Son Nhan
Hy Sinh by Le Thi Ngoc Tam
Volume: 1
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: Autumn 1992
Collection: James Banerian Collection
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Added: 11 Dec 2025 [Updated: 11 Dec 2025]
Horizons of Vietnamese Thought and Experience (Horizons Publications)
Serial Item Number: 1969Serial615795
Introducing Horizons
Narratives
After the Fall (Part 1 of 2) by Trinh Quang Do - The true story of a life after Siagon fell and before the boat escape
My Childhood across Southeast Asia retold by Kim Phi Nguyen - A childhood spent fishing, migrating, selling in the markets, running away, and living in refugee camps, before finally coming to America
Tribulations of an Immigrant by Duc Minh Pham - An adolescent overcoming the difficulties and challenges of prejudice
Back Home (Part 1 of 2) by Hy Truong Lam - After living in the US over a decade, an returnee is surprised at what he sees; things are very different now, and so are the people - and so is he
My Different Worlds recast by Hanh Thanh Cao - A Vietnamese-American girl anguishes through the wondering years; through extremes, she finds the meaning in people, learning and love.
Poems
Nho Xuan by Hai Ngoc Yen
Toc Dai by KLN
Hoang Hon
Mien Du
Tieng Thoi Gian by Mien Du
To a Virgin by Alexander T. Khuu
Tinh Trong Mong by Bach Son Nhan and Hai Ngoc Yen
Tung Canh by KLN
Lu Khach by KLN
Stories & Reflections
Thanh by Hai Ngoc Yen
The Looking Glass by Alexander T. Khuu
Tender Vulnerability by Anonymous
Ideas and Issues
Personal Vietnamese Humanistic Values by Duc Nguyen Au - An incisive dive into the essence of traditional Vietnamese relationships; what we have lost of tha tradition is the one thing that animates the world.
Myth, Dream and Reality by Duong Tu Nguyen - Interpretations of history and peoplehood are changing and flexible; the active construction of medieval Vietnamese national identity.
The Vietnamese Educational System before 1975 by T. Le - Education in Vietnam - its structure, atmosphere, demands,and content
The Lost Cause by Duc Minh Pham - The Plight that once claimed the world's heart, now claims no more
Cultural Preservation: To Be or Not to Be? by James Banerian - Is culture the rusted anchor that won't cut loose, or the steady ship amid the storms of life? An "old philosopher" contemplates and explains.
American-American Identity by Kim Uyen Nguyen - It's a question of America's racial confusion: Hyphenated-Americans ask after their identity, but shouldn't native-born Americans do the same?
Sowing and Uprooting by Tuan Anh Nguyen - A holiday reminds a man of the causes of his mixed feelings about Blacks; what was planted with fear, now reaches awareness and self-confrontation.
Vietnamese Development Potential by Trinh Quang Do - Analysis of recent Vietnamese developments; because Vietnam is in such deep mire, corporations now face both great investment opportunities and risks.
The Small Print
Endquotes
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Spring 1992
Collection: James Banerian Collection
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Added: 10 Dec 2025 [Updated: 10 Dec 2025]
Horizons of Vietnamese Thought and Experience (Horizons Publications)
Serial Item Number: 1969Serial43569
Foreshadows
Erratum
Recollections
After the Fall (Part 2 of 2) by Trinh Quang Do - As we headed seaward, I saw a statue of Ho Chi Minh, waving. I thought 'Uncle Ho is waving good-bye!'. Years later, when Trinh's friend returned from Vietnam with a picture of the statue, it brought back memories of the boat trip thriteen years earlier.
Ky Niem Tuoi Hoc Tro by Ngoc-Tam T. Le - A young woman remembers people, images, and feelings from school in Vietnam.
A Moment to Last a Lifetime by Duc Nguyen Au - A young "lost generation" activist experiences his defining moment during a face-to-face encounter wiht an innocent ten-year-old girl in a closed refugee camp.
Back Home (Part 2 of 2) Hy Truong Lam - Thirteen years later, a student returns to Vietnam and finds that everything and everyone has changed. There is much to despair, but also joy that comes from hope.
History & Culture
Main Trends of Vietnamese Literature between the Two World Wars by Huynh Sanh Thong - Vietnamese literary trends, carried mainly by the Nam-Phong group, the Self-Strength writers, and finally the Marxist writers, show the infusion of Western influence, ideas, and ideology into the modern Vietnamese sentiment and intellect.
Vietnamese-American Crosscultural Communication by Nguyen Dang Liem - Vietnamese ways of express thoughts and feelings have roots in modes of life and belief, including the family unit, folklore, Confucianism, and transcendent beliefs.
Issues
Disrupted Childhood of Unaccompanied Minors by Huu Dinh Nguyen and James M. Freeman Heads of an aid organization visit the camps of Southeast Asia and find the conditions unbearable for the children. Here are descriptions and recommendations.
The Road Not Yet Taken by Thomas J. Vallely The director of Harvard's Indochina program discusses Vietnam's short and long term economic woes. He gives his views on priorities for Vietnam's future health.
Reflections, Stories, Poems
A Teapot's Worth by Quynh-Giao Nguyen Sparks fly when a "liberated man" teas off about "one of those things that men do."
To Remain Unique: Identity, Memory, and Ethics by Thao Dinh Vo Being Ethical Requires memory and identity - those are the keys to remaining ethical.
Not Just Another Refugee Story by Amy Thanh Nguyen A review of one of the rare books in English that faithfully capture the experiences of Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Americans
Expressive and Interpretive Style by Huy Thanh Cao Diunity of style, first born of sacrifice, then sacrificed to contentment.
Byline by Q. Cindy Nguyen
Bien Dem by Mein Du
Co May by Mien Du
Tuong Tu by Bach Son Nhan
Tuyet by Bach Son Nhan
Mua Tuong Tu by Hai Ngoc Yen and Bach Son Nhan
Luu Gia Ferry by Tran Quang Khai
On Mt. Bao Dai by Tran Nhan Tong
Man's Body Van Hanh
Mountain Dwelling by Ly Dao Tai
Final Awakening by Tran Thanh Tong
Three Follies by Tran Te Xuong
La Non by Hai Ngoc Yen
Tinh Ta by Bach Son Nhan
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: Summer 1992
Collection: James Banerian Collection
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Added: 15 Jan 2002 [Updated: 10 Dec 2025]
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Horizons of Vietnamese Thought and Experience (Horizons Publications)
Serial Item Number: 1939Serial612593
Foreshadows
Erratum
Recollections
After the Fall (Part 2 of 2) by Trinh Quang Do - As we headed seaward, I saw a statue of Ho Chi Minh, waving. I thought 'Uncle Ho is waving good-bye!'. Years later, when Trinh's friend returned from Vietnam with a picture of the statue, it brought back memories of the boat trip thriteen years earlier.
Ky Niem Tuoi Hoc Tro by Ngoc-Tam T. Le - A young woman remembers people, images, and feelings from school in Vietnam.
A Moment to Last a Lifetime by Duc Nguyen Au - A young "lost generation" activist experiences his defining moment during a face-to-face encounter wiht an innocent ten-year-old girl in a closed refugee camp.
Back Home (Part 2 of 2) Hy Truong Lam - Thirteen years later, a student returns to Vietnam and finds that everything and everyone has changed. There is much to despair, but also joy that comes from hope.
History & Culture
Main Trends of Vietnamese Literature between the Two World Wars by Huynh Sanh Thong - Vietnamese literary trends, carried mainly by the Nam-Phong group, the Self-Strength writers, and finally the Marxist writers, show the infusion of Western influence, ideas, and ideology into the modern Vietnamese sentiment and intellect.
Vietnamese-American Crosscultural Communication by Nguyen Dang Liem - Vietnamese ways of express thoughts and feelings have roots in modes of life and belief, including the family unit, folklore, Confucianism, and transcendent beliefs.
Issues
Disrupted Childhood of Unaccompanied Minors by Huu Dinh Nguyen and James M. Freeman Heads of an aid organization visit the camps of Southeast Asia and find the conditions unbearable for the children. Here are descriptions and recommendations.
The Road Not Yet Taken by Thomas J. Vallely The director of Harvard's Indochina program discusses Vietnam's short and long term economic woes. He gives his views on priorities for Vietnam's future health.
Reflections, Stories, Poems
A Teapot's Worth by Quynh-Giao Nguyen Sparks fly when a "liberated man" teas off about "one of those things that men do."
To Remain Unique: Identity, Memory, and Ethics by Thao Dinh Vo Being Ethical Requires memory and identity - those are the keys to remaining ethical.
Not Just Another Refugee Story by Amy Thanh Nguyen A review of one of the rare books in English that faithfully capture the experiences of Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Americans
Expressive and Interpretive Style by Huy Thanh Cao Diunity of style, first born of sacrifice, then sacrificed to contentment.
Byline by Q. Cindy Nguyen
Bien Dem by Mein Du
Co May by Mien Du
Tuong Tu by Bach Son Nhan
Tuyet by Bach Son Nhan
Mua Tuong Tu by Hai Ngoc Yen and Bach Son Nhan
Luu Gia Ferry by Tran Quang Khai
On Mt. Bao Dai by Tran Nhan Tong
Man's Body Van Hanh
Mountain Dwelling by Ly Dao Tai
Final Awakening by Tran Thanh Tong
Three Follies by Tran Te Xuong
La Non by Hai Ngoc Yen
Tinh Ta by Bach Son Nhan
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: Summer 1992
Collection: Nguyen Manh Hung Collection
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Added: 02 Apr 2021 [Updated: 11 Dec 2025]
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