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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
This is a timeless, urgent and necessary read for us to reflect on the use of language, and the role of media in documenting History.
There is a need to use language and words that are accurate, as we witnessed the atrocities that is happening in Gaza and occupied Palestine, at large - a situation that cannot be simplified, and definitely more serious than a “family quarrel”. More critically than ever, we talked about the ability to stand in solidarity with humanity.
This memoir is inspiring - inviting us to examine the relevance of the past in understanding the present, and building the future. It was empowering to share the space together and reflected on the need for sharing of personal accounts in shaping historical facts. Each one of us has power and has a part to play.
There is a need to use language and words that are accurate, as we witnessed the atrocities that is happening in Gaza and occupied Palestine, at large - a situation that cannot be simplified, and definitely more serious than a “family quarrel”. More critically than ever, we talked about the ability to stand in solidarity with humanity.
This memoir is inspiring - inviting us to examine the relevance of the past in understanding the present, and building the future. It was empowering to share the space together and reflected on the need for sharing of personal accounts in shaping historical facts. Each one of us has power and has a part to play.
My friend told me about how she met Dr. Ang Swee Chai accidentally in toilet without knowing who she really is. At that time, she already past 50 and has been famous for her charity works and bravery in helping people especially in Palestine. Reading her book is like reading what's been kept deep in her heart. Intense and personal but you can sense the sincerity of hers via this. I am glad and proud that she is part malaysian and still consider herself one. I cried most when she described Shatilla Massacre and how she has been taken away by Zionist Army . She left her patients at hospital Gaza feeling helpless knowing they can't defence themselves. That's exactly turn out to be. The zionist shot almost everyone at the hospital. This book is depressing and uplifting in the same time, of how cruel the world can be and how there are people who cares to destroy that cruelty. Hats off to non Palestinian doctor who actually gives a damn to what happened in Palestin and actually do something about it.
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informative
inspiring
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tense
medium-paced
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Buku ini membuatku miris dan getir, bahkan aku tak sanggup membayangkan , akan seperti apa aku jika aku berada di sana.
Buku ini membuka mata kita agarlebih peka,
dan menyadari , bahwa sebagian dari saudara-saudari kita masih sangat menderita akibat perang.
Buku ini membuatku miris dan getir, bahkan aku tak sanggup membayangkan , akan seperti apa aku jika aku berada di sana.
Buku ini membuka mata kita agarlebih peka,
dan menyadari , bahwa sebagian dari saudara-saudari kita masih sangat menderita akibat perang.
Refleksi
1982-1988; Malaya: Aku sibuk main masak-masak; aku sibuk main polis sentri dengan kawan-kawan; aku belajar kenal huruf, kenal angka, muqaddam dan Al Quran; aku kumpul setem dan duit syiling sebagai hobi.
1982-1988; Sabra & Shatila, Beirut: Kanak-kanak sebaya aku tak cukup air dan makanan, kanak-kanak sebaya aku main baling-baling batu dengan tentera Israel, kanak-kanak sebaya aku kenal erti jihad, erti survival dan belajar menentang penjajahan; kanak-kanak sebaya aku kumpul serpih-serpih bom dan peluru dalam tubuh mereka.
*kesat air mata dan air hidung yang berjelejeh*
*lari ke pojok dinding lalu duduk peluk lutut erat-erat*
Oh, alangkah!
1982-1988; Malaya: Aku sibuk main masak-masak; aku sibuk main polis sentri dengan kawan-kawan; aku belajar kenal huruf, kenal angka, muqaddam dan Al Quran; aku kumpul setem dan duit syiling sebagai hobi.
1982-1988; Sabra & Shatila, Beirut: Kanak-kanak sebaya aku tak cukup air dan makanan, kanak-kanak sebaya aku main baling-baling batu dengan tentera Israel, kanak-kanak sebaya aku kenal erti jihad, erti survival dan belajar menentang penjajahan; kanak-kanak sebaya aku kumpul serpih-serpih bom dan peluru dalam tubuh mereka.
*kesat air mata dan air hidung yang berjelejeh*
*lari ke pojok dinding lalu duduk peluk lutut erat-erat*
Oh, alangkah!
This incredible memoir about a Singaporean exile who became a champion for the Palestinians after serving as a war doctor in the conflict zone is one of the most inspiring accounts of resilience, idealism and renewal as well as faith in action. Ang Swee Chai really should be our first Nobel laureate. #singlit #singlitftw #bookreview #bookcover #bookstagram #judreads #whatareyoureadingsg @readingnationsg