The book Va, Pensiero: The Romance and Passion of Verdi is divided into two parts, describing the amazing life and all twenty-six operas of the great Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi.

When Verdi was young, his family was very poor. His youth was very difficult, but he became a professional musician through his astonishing vision, musical talent, strong personality, and tireless diligence. He finally achieved immense success with the opera Nabucco, launching an artistic career that spanned six decades. Verdi valued honest and uprightness his entire life; he was noble, sympathetic, and sincere. He lived at time when his country was seeking independence and unity and ideas about society were changing; despite these challenging times, he achieved eternal fame for himself and his art.