Isa Kamari’s English translated work, One Earth.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Singapore Book Club

At the first Book Club in 2009, we’ll be featuring Cultural Medallion recipient, Isa Kamari’s English translated work, One Earth.

Originally titled Satu Bumi in Malay, there is no fear of getting lost in translation here for Isa has remarked that the “translated version of Satu Bumi came very close to what [he] wanted to say in the original.” The book was previously translated into Chinese in 1999 and distributed in China.

This is a tragic love story of a young Chinese girl adopted by a Malay family, spanning the period from the Japanese Occupation to the attainment of independence in Singapore. Known for delving into controversial issues, come meet and hear what the award-winning author has to share!

One Earth available fromethos Books: http://www.ethosbooks.com.sg/store/mli_viewItem.asp?idProduct=212

Date:  16 Jan 09, Fri

Titles:  One Earth

Time:  7.00 pm

Venue: Earshot @ The Arts House (Old Parliament House)

Registration: Call 68488290 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your name, email & tel. no.

Admission is free

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