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Touching memoir of resilience and cultural inheritance.
If you appreciate deeply personal stories that shed light on lesser-known cultural histories, "Lotus from the mud" could resonate with you. Sijing's journey as a Majie's foster daughter opens a window into a unique aspect of Singapore's social fabric. You'd find inspiration in the tenacity and resilience of women in a bygone era, making it more than just a read, but an experience of growth and understanding.
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ISBN: 9789812292650
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Book by Sijing
Author: Sijing
Format: Soft cover
Publisher: National Arts Council Singapore ASIAPAC LITERATURE
Publication Date: 2004
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Touching memoir of resilience and cultural inheritance.
If you appreciate deeply personal stories that shed light on lesser-known cultural histories, "Lotus from the mud" could resonate with you. Sijing's journey as a Majie's foster daughter opens a window into a unique aspect of Singapore's social fabric. You'd find inspiration in the tenacity and resilience of women in a bygone era, making it more than just a read, but an experience of growth and understanding.
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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