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Tag Archives: biography
‘The Possession’ by Annie Ernaux (Audiobook)
These lines were arresting and expressed what I have thought a countless number of times. Oh the liberty to write with such freedom. But the author has bravely done so even when alive. She is shockingly honest. She speaks of … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing, Books
Tagged Annie Ernaux, biography, books, Life, memoir, Nobel prize, the possession, writer
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My Thoughts on Memoir Writing
I need to ditch my perfectionist ways in order to do this. Firstly I can’t just write in chronological order, but in patches, because that’s how memory is. And I need to be ok with that. Often a particular memory … Continue reading
Uncle A: My Grandpa at Work & Other Stories
Following my last post about one of my grandma’s specialities, fried mutton with potatoes, my uncle confirmed that it was one of his favourites too. I then asked him to tell me about what family meals were like back then. … Continue reading
My Blog is a Work in Progress
It’s never the finished product, but more like a dairy entry. A diary entry that I can rework easily. I keep editing as I discover embarrassing errors (mostly due to autocorrect), and new information, especially for my biographical posts. I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Anxiety, Blogging & Writing, Culture & Society, family, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged biography, blogging, publisher, writing
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Absolutely Transfixed by this Audiobook – Joseph Anton by Salman Rushdie
How I wished Salman Rushdie narrated the whole book and not just the prologue. I always desire to hear the story in the writer’s own voice. I am fascinated by his biography as I’m a great admirer of his genious. … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, biography, Joseph Anton, Life, Salman Rushdie, writers
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Emily Blunt was Charming as Young Queen Victoria
The NY Times didn’t give a positive review of the movie The Young Victoria, but I found it quite charming, especially Emily Blunt. Rupert Friend was sweet in the role of King Albert and the chemistry between the actors just … Continue reading
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Tagged Actress, Art, beautiful, beauty, biographical, biography, culture, Emily Blunt, film, historical, history, Life, love, Movie, personal, Queen Victoria, review, romance, Royal Family, royals, Rupert Friend, The Young Victoria, Trailer, Video, women
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