Sarong Secrets by Su Kim Lee
Think belachan is all that is spicy about our bibiks? Second collection of short stories that will offer greater insight into the unique culture of the Peranakans
For nearly 20 years, Lee Su Kim has been writing about Malaysia's folkways, enlightening readers with tidbits of Malaysian Flavours, the title of her first bookShe grew up in a world of sarongs ... colourful, crisp sarongs, starched till they could function as changing rooms when left to stand on their own...Whether Malaysian or foreigner, Lee's writings in Sarong Secrets, as in her previous Kebaya Tales, afford a delightful portrayal of peranakan men, women and children in their daily lives. Because she brings us in so close, we share the feelings and emotions, the laughter and the tears, of everyday people. Sarong Secrets is an insider's view of a facet of Malaysian society. --Allen Wittenborn is an author and former professor of History and Asian Studies who divides his time between San Diego, California and Southeast Asia, contributor The New Straits Times
Lee Su Kim is the author of ten books including three bestsellers. She is a full-time writer and language consultant. Formerly Associate Professor of English at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Su Kim's research interests are in language, culture and identity. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Houston and a Masters degree from the University of Malaya. She has presented papers at international conferences in Europe, the USA and Asia, and published widely on language and identity issues. She is the founding President of the Peranakan Baba Nyonya Association of Kuala Lumpur & Selangor. She was a speaker at the Ubud Writers Festival, 2010, and a previous columnist with The Star.
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| ISBN 13 | 9789814484176 |
| ISBN 10 | 9814484172 |
| Title | Sarong Secrets |
| Author | Su Kim Lee |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-02-11 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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