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Nostalgic journey through Singapore's kampong era.
If you're intrigued by the transformation of societies and cherish personal narratives that evoke a sense of place, you'll find "Goodbye My Kampong!" deeply engaging. Josephine Chia offers a poignant window into the transitional period of Singapore from 1966 to 1975, blending the nation's growth pains with the evocative end of kampong living. Her stories will transport you to a time of collective spirit, cultural richness, and change, making it a captivating read for those interested in the resilience of communities amidst progress.
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ISBN: 9789811150388
Authors:
Josephine Chia
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2017-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 40 readers)
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Sequel to Josephine Chia’s 2014 Singapore Literature prize-winning book, Kampong Spirit - Gotong Royong: Life in Potong Pasir, 1955 to 1965. Kampong life in Singapore did not end in 1965 with her independence. In Josephine Chia’s new collection of non-fiction stories, the phasing out of attap-thatched villages, the largest mass movement in Singapore, is set against the backdrop of significant national events. Weaving personal tribulations—her teenage angst—and the experiences of villagers from her kampong, Josephine skilfully parallels the hopes and challenges of a toddling nation going through the throes of industrialisation and rapid changes from 1966 to 1975. These delightful, real-life stories, sprinkled with snippets of her Peranakan culture, reveal the joie-de-vivre of gotong royong or community spirit, despite impoverished conditions, in the last days of kampong life.
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Nostalgic journey through Singapore's kampong era.
If you're intrigued by the transformation of societies and cherish personal narratives that evoke a sense of place, you'll find "Goodbye My Kampong!" deeply engaging. Josephine Chia offers a poignant window into the transitional period of Singapore from 1966 to 1975, blending the nation's growth pains with the evocative end of kampong living. Her stories will transport you to a time of collective spirit, cultural richness, and change, making it a captivating read for those interested in the resilience of communities amidst progress.
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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