The Woman Who Breathed Two Worlds

The Malayan saga

By: Selina Siak Chin Yoke

Narrated by: Christine Rendel

Facing challenges in an increasingly colonial world, Chye Hoon, a rebellious young girl, must learn to embrace her mixed Malayan-Chinese identity as a Nyonya - and her destiny as a cook, rather than following her first dream of attending school like her brother.

Amidst the smells of chillies and garlic frying, Chye Hoon begins to appreciate the richness of her traditions, eventually marrying Wong Peng Choon, a Chinese man. Together, they have ten children. At last, she can pass on the stories she has heard - magical tales of men from the sea - and her warrior's courage, along with her wonderful kueh (cakes).

But the cultural shift towards the West has begun. Chye Hoon finds herself afraid of losing the heritage she so prizes as her children move more and more into the modernising Western world.

©2016 Selina Siak Chin Yoke. (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Loved It

I have no idea what the authentic accents could/would/should sound like. All I know is that the story, facilitated by excellent narration with a beautiful kaleidoscope of accents exotic and wonderful transported me completely into this story, into this world.

I highly recommend it.

Absolutely beautiful story

I sincerely enjoyed this book. the narration was perfect. beautiful story for all ages!!! .......

this story was captivating

The story was captivating for reasons I still haven't figured out. I was drawn into the story and found myself Wanting to hear About the challenges joys and experiences of the characters lives .I'm a person who typically reads science fiction and on rare occasions biographies, and historical nonfiction. I enjoyed this book very much

loved the story every word took me to a new world.

loved the story every word transported me to a new world. I was disappointed when it was over.I wanted more.

jumps out

it's about the struggle of the mother but also of the children. everyone has a magic sword!