If It Were Up to Mrs Dada

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Celebratory, poignant, coming-of-age.

"If It Were Up to Mrs Dada" is a perfect read for someone who loves stories that are heartwarming yet realistic. The book presents an intimate portrait of an elderly woman who grapples with aging, love, and loss. The story is set in a nursing home, where Cheryl Dada's birthday party coincides with National Day. As the events unfold, the reader is transported on an emotional roller-coaster ride that celebrates life in all its complexities. Carissa Foo's writing style is both poignant and candid, which makes the book a must-read for anyone who loves character-driven stories.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Longlist (2017)
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.

If It Were Up to Mrs Dada

Regular price RM56.11 MYR
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ISBN: 9789814785983
Authors: Carissa Foo
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2018-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Drama
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 63 readers)

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Today is National Day. It is also Cheryl Dada’s birthday. As Elderflower Home prepares for the celebration, Cheryl Dada too gets ready for her party. Between the hours of noon and seven p.m., she encounters the cantankerous residents and caregivers, her mother and people of yesteryears. What unfolds is a story about a woman coming to terms with age, loss and love.
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Celebratory, poignant, coming-of-age.

"If It Were Up to Mrs Dada" is a perfect read for someone who loves stories that are heartwarming yet realistic. The book presents an intimate portrait of an elderly woman who grapples with aging, love, and loss. The story is set in a nursing home, where Cheryl Dada's birthday party coincides with National Day. As the events unfold, the reader is transported on an emotional roller-coaster ride that celebrates life in all its complexities. Carissa Foo's writing style is both poignant and candid, which makes the book a must-read for anyone who loves character-driven stories.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Longlist (2017)
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.