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Dad and I

by Shalini Damodaran
Dad and I

Dad and I is a personal story framed within a historical and cultural context, spanning three generations. Follow a daughter’s quest to understand her dad as he lies unconscious in a hospital bed. From his stories about his early immigrant life, he provides her with the inspiration and impetus to take a leap into the unknown and discover her creative side. Dad and I pauses and ponders on the meaning of life, death, consciousness and unconsciousness. It takes us into a world of dreams, ghosts and spirits, presented as extensions of unresolved issues, embedded deep in our psyche.

 

Pages: 194
Pub Date: 01-24-2019
Softcover: 16.95 9781646630103
Hardcover: 24.95 9781646630127

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The reviews are in…

  • "This engaging memoir spans the early years of Singapore's history with many vivid details about the socio-cultural life then. Shalini has captured many tender and loving moments between father and daughter, despite a restrained relationship. Her experiences during her growing up years and later as a working mother will resonate with many readers. In this way, this is not just the journey of one Malayalee family but is truly a Singaporean journey and story, one that all of us can identify with."


    Dr. Cheah Yin Mee, Principal Consultant at Learning Ventures

  • "Shalini and Damodaran had me spellbound for a few hours. I laughed at the adventures of 'little Shalini' and her father's customers. She had me in tears, too, at poignant moments. Dad and I will take you to familiar places within you."


    Dr. Anitha Devi Pillai, Teacher Educator, National Institute of Education, Singapore

Shalini Damodaran is an author, writing coach and teacher educator. She was a junior college English literature teacher for many years before becoming a teacher educator at the English Language Institute of Singapore (Ministry of Education). She is currently pursuing accreditation as a mindfulness teacher, and exploring the impact of mindfulness and meditation on journaling and story-telling because she believes in its therapeutic and healing effects.

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