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A Hakka Woman's Singapore Story

by Lee Wei Ling
RM33.28 MYR
A Hakka Woman's Singapore Story
A Hakka Woman's Singapore Story

Intimate glimpse into Singaporean culture and family dynamics.

This book is a captivating memoir that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Dr. Lee Wei Ling, a prominent figure in Singaporean society. Through her personal stories, she delves into various topics that resonate deeply with Singaporeans, including family, profession, and the nation. With a unique perspective, her captivating writing style beautifully captures the dynamics of Singaporean culture and the enduring bond with her loved ones. Whether you are interested in Singaporean history, family dynamics, or simply enjoy a heartfelt memoir, this book is a must-read that will leave a lasting impact.

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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A Hakka Woman's Singapore Story

by Lee Wei Ling
RM33.28 MYR
ISBN: 9789814642477
Authors: Lee Wei Ling
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Autobiography, Biography Memoir, Biography, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 186 readers)

Description

Dr Lee Wei Ling, scion of Singapore’s first family, writes about her life as a daughter, doctor and diehard Singaporean. This book addresses a range of matters affecting Singaporeans in a personal way. It reflects her personality, profession, relationships, passions and perspective of life, Singapore and the world, and her loved ones. The chapters are grouped thematically and are capped by an epilogue of six articles which encapsulate the two events that had a major impact on the writer, and resonated deeply with Singaporeans: the passing of her parents.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Intimate glimpse into Singaporean culture and family dynamics.

This book is a captivating memoir that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Dr. Lee Wei Ling, a prominent figure in Singaporean society. Through her personal stories, she delves into various topics that resonate deeply with Singaporeans, including family, profession, and the nation. With a unique perspective, her captivating writing style beautifully captures the dynamics of Singaporean culture and the enduring bond with her loved ones. Whether you are interested in Singaporean history, family dynamics, or simply enjoy a heartfelt memoir, this book is a must-read that will leave a lasting impact.

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.