SHADOW OVER THE LION CITY: A STORY OF SURVIVAL AND HOPE DURING SINGAPORE'S DARKEST HOURS - Tapa blanda

Shadow Over the Lion City (Paperback)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Singapore's fall to Japanese forces on February 15, 1942, marked the beginning of three years and eight months of occupation that would forever change the island nation. This story, while fictional, draws upon the real experiences of those who lived through what they came to call the "dark years" or Sook Ching period.The Japanese occupation of Singapore was characterized by severe hardship, systematic oppression, and widespread fear. Yet it was also a time when the human spirit showed remarkable resilience, when ordinary people found extraordinary courage, and when bonds of community proved stronger than the forces trying to tear them apart.This narrative follows the Huang family and their neighbors through the occupation years, weaving together themes of survival, resistance, loss, and hope. While the characters are fictional, their experiences reflect the very real struggles faced by Singapore's Chinese, Malay, Indian, and European communities during this dark chapter in history.The story aims to honor the memory of those who suffered and died during the occupation, while celebrating the strength of those who survived and rebuilt their lives in its aftermath. It serves as a reminder that even in humanity's darkest hours, hope endures and light eventually returns. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798262797356

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