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A Life Less Ordinary

by Wong Kim Hoh
A Life Less Ordinary
A Life Less Ordinary

Extraordinary tales of ordinary Singaporean lives.

If you're keen on understanding the multifaceted nature of human resilience and spirit, "A Life Less Ordinary" is a must-read. Wong Kim Hoh's journalistic excellence shines through as he unveils the poignant, sometimes quirky, but always captivating stories of everyday individuals in Singapore. Each story echoes a uniqueness that will likely resonate with you, offering both a slice of life and a source of inspiration from a part of the world that's rich in culture and character.

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 Life Less Ordinary

by Wong Kim Hoh
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ISBN: 9789812612069
Authors: Wong Kim Hoh
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Editions
Date of Publication: 2005-09-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology
Related Topics: Social Issues, Biography, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.58
(rated by 12 readers)

Description

A Life Less Ordinary made its debut in The Sunday Times in May 2003 and immediately captured public imagination. In this volume, veteran journalist Wong Kim Hoh shares with us the triumphs, joys, heartaches and struggles of ordinary Singaporeans who have, by sheer force of will, lived their lives in ways that make them extraordinary. This book offers a glimpse into the colourful world of some Singaporeans. Read about the real life stories - the eccentric ex-commando who eats out of a maggot-infested pot of rice - the woman who specialises in make-up for the dead - the man who almost became a woman - the ex-convict turned scholar - and many more ...
 

Extraordinary tales of ordinary Singaporean lives.

If you're keen on understanding the multifaceted nature of human resilience and spirit, "A Life Less Ordinary" is a must-read. Wong Kim Hoh's journalistic excellence shines through as he unveils the poignant, sometimes quirky, but always captivating stories of everyday individuals in Singapore. Each story echoes a uniqueness that will likely resonate with you, offering both a slice of life and a source of inspiration from a part of the world that's rich in culture and character.

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.