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Got Singapore

by Richard Lim
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Got Singapore
Got Singapore

Nostalgic journey through Singapore's transformative years.

If you're intrigued by how societies evolve, especially through the lens of personal narratives, "Got Singapore" could serve as a compelling portal for you. Richard Lim's reflections will not only take you through the formative years of Singapore but also offer a universal tale of growth amidst change—a resonant read for anyone interested in the intertwining of the personal and the historical.

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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Got Singapore

by Richard Lim
₱1,678.05 Now ₱639.00 Save 62%
ISBN: 9789813056510
Authors: Richard Lim
Publisher: Angsana Books
Date of Publication: 2002-02-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 2.55
(rated by 11 readers)

Description

It was probably a first in the long history of The Straits Times, a personal essay that took up an entire 16-page section of the paper. That essay, published on National Day in 1989, and which won the in-house Story of the Year award, is a reflection of the changes that accompanied Singapore's independence as a nation, and how these changes, from the 1960s through to the 1980s, shaped one Singaporean in his growing-up years. Although a personal testimony, it resonated with many other Singaporeans. Published again in this collection of essays and columns, it will certainly help younger readers understand the context in which the country's baby-boomer generation grew up. The essay, together with the other pieces which were picked from among the author's published writings throughout the 1990s and in the last two years, is really 'A Singapore Story', hence the very Singaporean title of this book, Got Singapore. It is Singapore literature, even if written on the run.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

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.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Nostalgic journey through Singapore's transformative years.

If you're intrigued by how societies evolve, especially through the lens of personal narratives, "Got Singapore" could serve as a compelling portal for you. Richard Lim's reflections will not only take you through the formative years of Singapore but also offer a universal tale of growth amidst change—a resonant read for anyone interested in the intertwining of the personal and the historical.

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.