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AWA Book Review: The Light Between Us by Elaine Chiew (2024)
A work of historical fiction and time travel, Elaine Chew's The Light Between Us is an unusually sweet story of love across time in S'pore.

Mandakini Arora
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Connecting Through Culture: Celebrating Art, Literature, Film, and More in Singapore
Check out Stephanie Kolentsis' list of exciting events in Singapore for November and December 2024!

Stephanie Kolentsis
Nov 11, 20244 min read
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AWA Book Review: Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux (2023)
Review of Paul Theroux's fictionalized novel inspired by the life George Orwell when he served in the police force in British-ruled Burma.

Mandakini Arora
Sep 14, 20242 min read
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Robin's Joyful Pursuits
Interview with Robin Gardner about what inspired her to start Joyful Pursuits, a new group that aims to foster personal wellness journeys ..
AWA Editor
Sep 13, 20246 min read
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Unpacking the Imposter Syndrome
Feeling intimidated or inadequate? You are not alone. Even successful people feel that way. Imposter Syndrome is a common phenomenon.

Dulce Zamora
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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The English East India Company: Voyages that transformed the tastes of Great Britain
From pepper sprinklers, cotton sundresses to the quintessential cup of tea, Lena examines enduring influences of the East on British culture

Lena Sharp
Sep 5, 20246 min read
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People With Mental Illness Are Like Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
Those of us living with mental illness have the ability to shift from human to super robot in order to keep going and thrive in life ...

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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Joo Chiat's Hidden Gems
Stephanie Kolentsis is a Singapore East Coast resident who shares about her favourite spots to visit in the Joo Chiat neighbourhood

Stephanie Kolentsis
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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More than Just a Run: Uncovering the Hidden Strength Within
AWA running group helps members push their running to the next level - check out an exciting lineup of races in the coming months!

Keri Matwick
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Little Little
‘Little Little’ is a children’s poem by Sara Kelly and comes from her published poetry collection, "4 a.m. Raspberry Party."Â

Sara Kelly
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Crouching Tiger Mom, Hidden Dragon Baby
Andrea Mckenna Brankin reflects on her motherhood journey in being able to share her passion for rugby with her daughter, her "Dragon Baby."

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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What's On This Spring
Stephanie Kolentsis cherry picks the best arts & culture events in Singapore this spring 2024.

Stephanie Kolentsis
Apr 7, 20243 min read
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Rediscovering Mother Earth in Jeju Island
Suellen Lee rediscovers the meaning of Mother Earth/Mother Nature on her recent vacation to Jeju Island.

Suellen Lee
Apr 7, 20244 min read
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AWA Book Review: Concerning My Daughter
Mandakini reviews the Korean novel, Concerning My Daughter, that explores themes of parental expectations, societal pressure, and love.

Mandakini Arora
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Celebrating Running Mamas
Keri Matwick interviews Joanna Wang, an AWA runner, about her training during and after pregnancy to PB in her second half-marathon.

Keri Matwick
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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Pickleball Fever Has Hit the AWA!
Check out this issue's AWA Group Spotlight about the new Pickleball group.

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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The Woman Who Taught Me to Shine
How do you deal with bullies? Dulce Zamora recalls her Gr.5 teacher who helped her make peace with her tormentors and gain self-confidence.

Dulce Zamora
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Finding the Road Back Home Again
Helena Cochrane, AWA alumna, reflects on the uncertainty and sense of adventure that accompanies returning home and staring a new chapter.

Helena Cochrane
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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Training with a Purpose: Laura Binns runs for Mind Charity for the London Marathon
AWA runner Laura Binns shares about the reasons she will run for Mind Charity, the UK mental health charity, at the 2024 London Marathon.

Keri Matwick
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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Crossroads and Making Choices
Rajashree Keller shares her personal journey of overcoming her fears during the pandemic to realize she has choices in an uncertain world.

Rajashree Keller
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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