A book by blind musician Ha Chuong will inspire people with disabilites (Photo: viettimes.vn)

The 300-page book tells the story of Chuong, who went blind at the age of two. 

"I have been in darkness nearly all my life and I can't changethat. I choose darkness to be my friend," said Chuong. "Then, myimagination soars."

Inspirational speaker Nick Vujicic from Australia was invited to Vietnam in2013 and has inspired a lot of people, including Chuong.

"I want people around the world to know there are many Vietnameselike Vujicic," Chuong said. 

His idea was supported by Tran Van Phuoc, Director of Tri Viet First Newscompany. The book has been published by the companyand Writers' Association Publishing House.

This is the story of the blind musician who composes and sings. In hisautobiography, he tells stories about the ups and downs in his life withsweat and tears. 

His memories of childhood when his mother was takinghim to different hospitals in big cities with the hope of findinghim light also feature in the book. 

The milestones in his life came at the Nguyen Dinh ChieuSchool for the Blind, his wife and his moment on Vietnam’s GotTalent. 

Chuong learned to play the guitar at seven years old when his fingerswere not big enough to cover all the chords.

He was among the top graduates from the Traditional Instrument Departmentat the Vietnam National Academy of Music in 2010.

With a catchy melody and youthful style, the musician isa representative of the young generation.

He also plays the piano, flute and mandolin, and hasperformed in France, Germany, Thailand, Japan, Myanmar and the US. 

Chuong won third prize at the National Music Festival in 2008and top prize at the Vietnam Literature and Arts Associations Union. He alsoreceived a certificate of merit from Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. 

He has been invited to speak on talk shows to inspire students at 300 highschools, colleges and universities. 

Nham Mat Nhin Sao waspenned by journalist Thanh Nha, who has also written other popular biographies. 

The book includes remarks by popular artists including Chuong's teacher HoHoai Anh; MC Thanh Bach and veteran artist Tuong Vi. 

It is on sale in book stores across the country./.VNA