Fourth Uncle in the Mountain: The Remarkable Legacy of a Buddhist Itinerant Doctor in Vietnam

Fourth Uncle in the Mountain is a captivating tale of an orphan boy, Quang Van Nguyen, adopted by a wise and resourceful sixty-four-year-old monk, Thau Van Nguyen.

Set during the French and American wars in South Vietnam, this book takes readers on an odyssey of humor, tragedy, and insight through the eyes of a young boy learning Cambodian sorcery and martial arts.

Despite his father's plan for him to follow in his footsteps, Quang is more interested in developing his own skills and wisdom.

Thau must navigate the challenges of raising his son while also evading the French regime, all while teaching him the ways of a barefoot doctor.

This heartwarming story of a single-father folk hero and his foundling son is a testament to the power of love, healing, and faith in the face of war and adversity.