Nguyen Quoc Cuong holds a strong academic foundation in the humanities and theology. He completed his undergraduate studies in Vietnamese Studies at Duy Tan University before serving as a journalist for the Army Newspaper (2011–2012). Pursuing a deeper intellectual and spiritual formation, he continued his studies in the Philippines, where he earned a degree in Philosophy from Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro, followed by a Bachelor of Theology from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He later obtained his Master of Theology at Recoletos School of Theology. His academic journey is complemented by pastoral experience and intercultural exposure, allowing his writing to carry both scholarly depth and human authenticity. In Happiness in Sacrifice: A Mother’s Journey of Love Through Suffering, he integrates theological reflection with lived experience, offering a profound meditation on love, sacrifice, and the transformative power of suffering.