Tuesday, October 15, 2013

History, grief and hard truths in Ann Snow Chin’s books

History, grief and hard truths in Ann Snow Chin’s books




  • Ann Snow Chin’s books can be purchased from Aptbility Trading Company. Picture: BT/Mei Fung Lee

    Tuesday, October 15, 2013
    APTBILITY Trading Company held a press conference at Ximply Chriz Cafe in Regent Square, Kiulapyesterday to promote the books of Ann Snow Chin, a Sarawak-born, New Zealand-based writer.
    Chin is currently on a tour of Sarawak and Brunei to promote her new books.
    Her book, “From China to Borneo and Beyond”, is a journal that traces the movement of her late ancestors, the Chans and the Kongs, from Kwong Zhou, China to the jungle of Borneo back in 1907.
    The story weaves in details of the Opium war, virgin tropical jungle, the Japanese occupation, and fighting with the communists as some of the difficulties the family went through.
    The journal also records the families’ second wave of movement to England, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the USA and New Zealand.
    Her second book, “Diary of a Bereaved Mother”, shares her own story of losing her son to a rare disease, and her journey to overcome her own grief while inspiring other bereaved mothers to do the same.
    Her third book, “Mail Order Bride” studies darker social issues that affect today’s society.
    Chin is a member of Sands Manuk in New Zealand, an organisation set up to support parents and families in the Manukau region who have experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or up to a year following a full-term birth.
    Those who are interested in reading Chin’s books may contact the director of Aptbility Trading Company, Wong Nqie Sek at 7112823 to place an order.
    The Brunei Times

  • Writer Ann Snow Chin speaking to the press during yesterday’s press conference held at Ximply Chriz Cafe at Regent Square, Kiulap. Picture: BT/Mei Fung Lee

  • Ann Snow Chin’s books can be purchased from Aptbility Trading Company. Picture: BT/Mei Fung Lee

  • Writer Ann Snow Chin speaking to the press during yesterday’s press conference held at Ximply Chriz Cafe at Regent Square, Kiulap. Picture: BT/Mei Fung Lee


    Tuesday, October 15, 2013
    APTBILITY Trading Company held a press conference at Ximply Chriz Cafe in Regent Square, Kiulapyesterday to promote the books of Ann Snow Chin, a Sarawak-born, New Zealand-based writer.
    Chin is currently on a tour of Sarawak and Brunei to promote her new books.
    Her book, “From China to Borneo and Beyond”, is a journal that traces the movement of her late ancestors, the Chans and the Kongs, from Kwong Zhou, China to the jungle of Borneo back in 1907.
    The story weaves in details of the Opium war, virgin tropical jungle, the Japanese occupation, and fighting with the communists as some of the difficulties the family went through.
    The journal also records the families’ second wave of movement to England, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the USA and New Zealand.
    Her second book, “Diary of a Bereaved Mother”, shares her own story of losing her son to a rare disease, and her journey to overcome her own grief while inspiring other bereaved mothers to do the same.
    Her third book, “Mail Order Bride” studies darker social issues that affect today’s society.
    Chin is a member of Sands Manuk in New Zealand, an organisation set up to support parents and families in the Manukau region who have experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or up to a year following a full-term birth.
    Those who are interested in reading Chin’s books may contact the director of Aptbility Trading Company, Wong Nqie Sek at 7112823 to place an order.
    The Brunei Times

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Great grandfather Chan Kwong Kouk

My Great Grandfather co-founded Chan Kwong Kuok school which we revisited. He wrote couplets for the school and school name. When we went, the school board said it was ruined through all age. I am not sure if this was his writing, I am sure he wrote in calligraphy. This looks like it is a copy, done by marker pen. Still, the original was done by my Kung Tai. Very proud of him.

Missing first word is KWANG, meaning brightness. He had 2 names.

Had an interesting interview with Steve Ling, reporter from Lian He United press.


Had an interesting interview with Steve Ling, reporter from Lian He United press.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

You can borrow my book in Australia.

State Library of NSW

http://library.sl.nsw.gov.au/search~S2?/dChampion+Bay+(W.A.)+--+Maps./dchampion+bay+w+a+maps/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=dchan+family&1%2C1%2C


AuthorChin, Ann Kit Suet, 1954-
TitleFrom China to Borneo and beyond / Ann Kit Suet Chin-Chan.
locationcall #status
 Mitchell Library H 2013/2121   AVAILABLE
Published[Auckland, N.Z. : Ann Kit Suet Chin-Chan, 2013]
Description311 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
NotesCover title.
"Journal of two families, the Chans and the Kongs. It traces the first movement in 1907 from Kwang Zhou, China to the jungles of Borneo. It is a six generational record with the second wave of movement to England, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA and New Zealand"--Back cover.
SubjectChin, Ann Kit Suet, 1954- -- Family.
Chan family.
Kong family.
Chinese -- Malaysia.
Malaysia -- History -- 20th century.
ISBN9780473239008 (pbk.)
Dewey959.5
Bib Util51752493

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

my invitation to my book launch.

Daughter for the return home 1

Lian He Newspaper has a new article today. We will be touring Kwong Kuok School my great grand Father Chan Kwong Kuok who co-founded the school in 1907 and Gung Min School, my Mother's people had been the board of management.

When Great Grand Father, my Gung Tai started the school for the pioneer children, he had the vision that children should have an education. otherwise they would be forever in the village slaving as a labourer. 

From his foresight, among the Chans, there are 5 lawyers, 3 PhDs, and many highly qualified professions. Many are teachers and principals.