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A Baba Boyhood : Growing Up During World War 2

by William Gwee Thian Hock, William Gwee
₱300.15
A Baba Boyhood : Growing Up During World War 2 - Thryft
A Baba Boyhood : Growing Up During World War 2 - Thryft
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 Baba Boyhood : Growing Up During World War 2

by William Gwee Thian Hock, William Gwee
₱300.15
ISBN: 9789814382229
Authors: William Gwee Thian Hock, William Gwee
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Date of Publication: 2013-12-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 13 readers)

Description

Many of us have heard stories of how tough life was during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore from our parents and grandparents. Food was scarce and families had to grow their own vegetables and survive on a diet of tapioca.Now for the first time in print, writer William Gwee shares his experience on growing up during the Japanese Occupation. The engaging text goes beyond the food shortages and discusses the challenges faced in a very difficult time and how despite the hardship of war, traditional practices and taboos still continued to be enforced, albeit on a smaller scale. What sets this book apart from other materials on World War II are the strong Peranakan references as well as the focus on the Peranakan community.
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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.