In this heartfelt memoir, "Through a Child's Eyes," the author, Deul Li.Nayo, recounts his personal stories and memories of his two grandmothers, exploring their vastly different lives and the profound impact they had on him. This is a celebration of two formidable women: one, a traditional matriarch who endured the hardships of Japanese-occupied Malaya and became the head of her family's business, and the other, a progressive visionary who determination to leave the rural poverty in China to build a new life with her husband and successfully raised a family in Malaysia.
Through the innocent observations of a young boy growing up in 1980s Malaysia, the book contrasts the "Old Grandmother," who embodied ancient Chinese customs and traditions, with the "New Grandmother," who embraced a modern, fearless approach to life. The narrative is rich with the author's personal interpretations of his childhood memories, from the intimidating family gatherings with his paternal clan to the intimate, humorous storytelling sessions with his maternal grandmother.
This book is a powerful account of courage, generational change, and the human spirit's ability to triumph over life's toughest challenges. It is a tribute to family, heritage, and the unspoken stories that connect us to our past, echoing themes found in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club". A reminder to the author's own children, it aims to preserve and pass on the rich South-East Asian Chinese heritage for future generations.
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