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Saving a Sexier Island: Notes from an Old Singapore

by Neil Humphreys
RM40.52 MYR RM29.37 MYR 28% off
Saving a Sexier Island: Notes from an Old Singapore - Thryft
Saving a Sexier Island: Notes from an Old Singapore - Thryft

Singapore's soulful transformation through a local's eyes.

If you're drawn to the blend of the nostalgic and the contemporary, "Saving a Sexier Island" could resonate with you. Neil Humphreys takes you on a poignant journey through Singapore's rapidly changing landscape, embodying the tug-of-war between progress and preservation. As you walk alongside his narrative, you'll find yourself enveloped in the rich tapestry of a nation's heritage, its quirks, and its quest for identity amidst modernization. Whether you're a Singaporean yearning for a piece of home or an intrigued outsider, this book offers a heartfelt exploration of what makes the island truly unique.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Saving a Sexier Island: Notes from an Old Singapore

by Neil Humphreys
RM40.52 MYR RM29.37 MYR 28% off
ISBN: 9789814634090
Authors: Neil Humphreys
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Date of Publication: 2015-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Personal Development, Travel
Related Topics: Memoir, History, Adventure, Personal Development, Inspirational, Travelogue, Microhistory
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 36 readers)

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Singapore has been evolving at a blistering pace. Old Singapore is in danger of being left behind. As a result, active citizenry is taking off like never before with Singaporeans campaigning to save heritage sites such as Bukit Brown, Joo Chiat’s HDB flats and Toa Payoh’s Dragon Playground, with areas like Jalan Besar, Balestier and Tiong Bahru championed for their history. Nostalgia is spreading through the country. Old Singapore has never been more hip as Singaporeans cling to the last vestiges of what actually makes them Singaporean. The race is on to save an even sexier island. So as the nation celebrates its 50th anniversary, Neil Humphreys heads off on a tour of Old Singapore to find the sights and sounds that are at risk of being overlooked, forgotten or bulldozed. He walks, rides, swims and snorkels across land and sea, taking in distant islands and bluish lagoons. He paddles with otters, ventures into haunted hospitals and suffers an unfortunate slip with a tanned teenager in a sarong. Written with Humphreys’ usual acerbic wit and quirky humour, Saving a Sexier Island: Notes from an Old Singapore is one man’s journey to find 50 significant places worthy of preservation. It’s a funny, insightful and unashamedly sentimental search for what’s
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Singapore's soulful transformation through a local's eyes.

If you're drawn to the blend of the nostalgic and the contemporary, "Saving a Sexier Island" could resonate with you. Neil Humphreys takes you on a poignant journey through Singapore's rapidly changing landscape, embodying the tug-of-war between progress and preservation. As you walk alongside his narrative, you'll find yourself enveloped in the rich tapestry of a nation's heritage, its quirks, and its quest for identity amidst modernization. Whether you're a Singaporean yearning for a piece of home or an intrigued outsider, this book offers a heartfelt exploration of what makes the island truly unique.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.