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Down Memory Lane in Clogs

by Si Jing
RM34.65 MYR RM22.97 MYR 34% off
Down Memory Lane in Clogs - Thryft
Down Memory Lane in Clogs - Thryft

Poignant snapshots of post-war Singaporean life.

"Down Memory Lane in Clogs" could resonate deeply with you if you're intrigued by personal histories and the resilience inherent in human communities. The book draws a vivid picture of life in a time of hardship, offering a potent mix of nostalgia and stark reality that's bound to enrich your understanding of a bygone era. It's an evocative journey through the persistence of culture amidst chaos.

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Down Memory Lane in Clogs

by Si Jing
RM34.65 MYR RM22.97 MYR 34% off
ISBN: 9789812291745
Authors: Si Jing
Publisher: Asiapac Books
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

"His blackened feet were putrefied and cracked, exposing the bones beneath. Maggots were wriggling on his rotting flesh, while a swarm of flies sucked at the pus and blood." This was an everyday sight for a little girl, who grew up during the Japanese Occupation and in the post-war years in Chinatown. Yet amid the horror, Singaporeans found their own ways to make life bearable in those difficult times. Each piece of work is a vivid snapshot of the past: the flamboyant fashion of clogs, the swarms of shoeshine boys and porno-magazine vendors hassling diners at People's Park Market, screaming match between neighbors over the use of taps, and the nightmare of giving birth in the 1950's style maternity wards.
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Poignant snapshots of post-war Singaporean life.

"Down Memory Lane in Clogs" could resonate deeply with you if you're intrigued by personal histories and the resilience inherent in human communities. The book draws a vivid picture of life in a time of hardship, offering a potent mix of nostalgia and stark reality that's bound to enrich your understanding of a bygone era. It's an evocative journey through the persistence of culture amidst chaos.