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A Hakka Woman's Singapore Stories

by Lee Wei Ling
A Hakka Woman's Singapore Stories
A Hakka Woman's Singapore Stories

Personal Singaporean perspective on life, family, and society.

This book, "A Hakka Woman's Singapore Story," is a captivating memoir by Dr. Lee Wei Ling. Through her personal experiences, she provides a unique and intimate perspective on what it means to be Singaporean. The book delves into various topics that deeply affect Singaporeans, such as family, profession, and relationships, giving readers a relatable and insightful view of life in Singapore. The author's profound love for her country shines through as she shares her passions, reflecting both her own journey and the broader sentiments of the nation. With its thematic chapters and poignant epilogue, this book will leave readers feeling deeply connected to the author and her experiences, making it a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a personal understanding of Singaporean life and culture.

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.

A Hakka Woman's Singapore Stories

by Lee Wei Ling
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ISBN: 9789814642477
Author: Lee Wei Ling
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Soft cover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Biography, Memoir, Historical, Asia
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.
 

Personal Singaporean perspective on life, family, and society.

This book, "A Hakka Woman's Singapore Story," is a captivating memoir by Dr. Lee Wei Ling. Through her personal experiences, she provides a unique and intimate perspective on what it means to be Singaporean. The book delves into various topics that deeply affect Singaporeans, such as family, profession, and relationships, giving readers a relatable and insightful view of life in Singapore. The author's profound love for her country shines through as she shares her passions, reflecting both her own journey and the broader sentiments of the nation. With its thematic chapters and poignant epilogue, this book will leave readers feeling deeply connected to the author and her experiences, making it a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a personal understanding of Singaporean life and culture.

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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