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Three To My Grandpa/Grandma books were published at the end of a nation-wide contest where grandchildren of all ages were invited to share their stories and memories of their grandparents. Find out more about the contest
The books will be on sale at a retail price of S$12.60 (excluding GST) at all major bookstores after 10 February 2009.
Siti remembers vividly all the fun she has with her grandfather, from Vitagen and prata for tea to playing at a nearby playground to sponsored overseas trips with her cousins. Although she still visits him every Sunday, she yearns to spend more time with him, just like when she was a pre-schooler.
When Jia Min’s maternal grandfather was young, he only managed to study for 1-2 years but worked his way through various odd jobs, eventually becoming a salesman and partner in a textile business. Jia Min learns from her Gong Gong’s interesting but difficult childhood to treasure what we have now.
Awed by his late grandparents’ determination, preseverance, humbleness and friendliness, Sarendran wonders what he would ask them if they were still alive. Grandfather, are there any other secrets to longevity? Grandmother, how did you manage the whole family and cope with your education?
Stephanie penned a letter to her grandmother, regretting how she had never expressed appreciation or love to her grandmother, and wished she could hold her grandmother’s hand once more and say ‘thank you’.
When Hui Min’s grandpa was unable to hear or see her presence, she realises that time is running out for the both of them. With this heartfelt letter to her Ye Ye, she apologises for her past insolence and hopes to celebrate his 100th birthday, holding his hand no matter what happens.
Grace compares her life to her grandmother’s, and remembers a woman who shared her love with everyone – the poor whom she donated her best samfoos, villagers in China whom she built schools for, church leaders and members, neighbors, family and friends – loved ones whom she never stopped praying and caring for in her quiet way.