Books by Yu-Mei Balasingamchow
“It’s a balanced book and it takes us through the development and history of Singapore…For most people my age I would say it’s a very, very good resource. It’s quite approachable as well.” Read more...
Sharlene Teo, Novelist
Interviews where books by Yu-Mei Balasingamchow were recommended
The best books on Singapore, recommended by Sharlene Teo
If your impression of Singapore is based entirely on Crazy Rich Asians, here are some books to read to get a sense of what the country is really like. Singapore’s huge economic achievements since it became an independent state in 1965 have not come without consequences, not least nostalgia for the past. Here novelist Sharlene Teo recommends five books to get a feel for the city-state of Singapore, her homeland. We also recommend reading her novel, Ponti.
