Ann Kit Suet Chin is a New Zealand Chinese
writer. She was born in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. She attended Methodist
Primary and Secondary School in Sibu. She graduated from Windsor
University in Canada, Auckland University and Auckland University of
Technology.
Ann is the fourth child of the late John
Chan Hiu Fei and Mary Kong Wah Kiew. She is married to Chin Chen Onn,
PhD. She has three surviving children, Deborah, Gabrielle and Sam. Her
third child, Andrew died when he was a baby and is the inspiration of
her first book.
This
is a real life story of losing one's only son. This experience has made
the author strong and caring. This tragedy has
been a great help for her to help understand other bereaved people. The
author is very brave to write this book. It has not been easy and she
aims to touch,...
Used as a reference book for NICU staff at the University Hospital, Toronto.
Dr Simon Rowley is a consultant at Starship Children's Hospital who's been given a copy of the book.
"It
is a good reminder to all health professionals that when our patients
leave us, the story does not end for the parents. The detail is amazing,
and every little thought and action seems to have been recorded as it
happened, and then has been reflected upon.
"For parents undergoing
similar experiences this book could be a great comfort. For health
professionals, I would see it as essential reading."
ISBN 9780473239008 English
ISBN 9780473309626 Chinese
This is a
hundred-year-old 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 ...
This
book records with humor the life of a busy and active family through
World War II, the formation of Malaysia and Confrontation. It is a
personal reflection of a way of life that has moved on and provides
insight into a family and its relationships. It is most of all a work of
love and respect for the Chan and Kong families and for Father and
Mother.
a fiction novel – Mail Order Bride. The story, set in Auckland, New
Zealand, touches on social issues such as teenage pregnancies,
drugs, paedophile and the like. The book took two months to finish.
Her third book, Mail Order Bride is the first fiction piece
from Ann. She said that the book targets an audience of
young adults and that it appeals readers interested in social
issues and ills that young adults have to face.
Women suffers from
oppression. This story traces the life of Nadine who overcomes her own
problems of oppression, grows up to be a social worker and helps women
who have suffered from physical and mental violence, domestic violence,
rape, pornography, swinging, sex slavery, human ...
Judy Lawson, Counsellor
A book I would use in my work as a reference.
World War II in Borneo, Tales of my Grandpa
ISBN:
9780473339005 (Pbk)
It
is seventy years after the end of the World War II, or the Japanese
occupation in Borneo. Captain Cheng aka Captain Fong and his Canadian
soldiers are remembered in their role of leading the surrender of the
Japanese.
I've been reading your book World War Two in Borneo: Tales of my
Grandpa. I was a bit hesitant to start it, since it is combined
fiction and fact and I didn't want to get the history mixed up in my
mind. However, I'm finding it very compelling to read.
Traces the lives of 2 girls. The poor girl is sold to the rich girl
as a slave aka mui zai to serve her for ever. Different Chinese
Tradition are explained, and tragedy brings them to the South Seas. The
Japanese invasion, the slave protects her mistress and is sent to a
brothel as a comfort women.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGRESX0/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_tmb My 7th book, 3rd eBook, Traces the lives of 2 girls. The poor girl is sold to the rich girl as a slave aka mui zai to serve her for ever. Different Chinese Tradition are explained, and tragedy brings them to the South Seas. The Japanese invasion, the slave protects her mistress and is sent to a brothel as a comfort women. After the war, the slave is released but to another horrific life. She is sold again. To end the sadness, she goes to New Zealand.
This book is about bought brides from the internet.The bride wasn't bashful and was all out to cheat their husbands. Concealing the birth of her daughter, she pretends to adopt the girl and bring her up. Her daughter got into trouble with boy gangs and she got involved with a toy boy. The story ends with a blood donation revealing that she is the mother of her daughter.
Pregnant TVNZ presenters show off their baby bumps alongside Greg Boyed on One News. Photo/Twitter
TVNZ's pregnant presenters Renee Wright and Jenny-May Clarkson have
thanked fans for their support as a critic who called them an eyesore
admits he is "out-of-touch".
A critic sparked outrage yesterday
when his letter demanding the pair - particularly Clarkson, who is
expecting twins - be stood down was published in TV Guide.
"I
have no problem seeing pregnant women in normal situations or places,
but to have them remain on TV in a state which I feel is embarrassing
and an eyesore? It's time to replace them," wrote Lower Hutt resident
John Rook.
In a follow-up interview with the Herald, father-of-three Rook said he stood by his comments but regretted his choice of words.
"I
just wanted to know who was responsible for leaving presenters on air
and at what stage of their pregnancy? I'm old fashioned. When a woman
gets to that stage of pregnancy [show] a bit of decency - stand her
down," he said.
The 69-year-old later apologised and admitted he was "out of touch".
Clarkson
took to Facebook to discuss her reasons for staying on air, and to
thank those who had supported her decision to stay in front of the
camera.
"To those who have chosen to write in support of me and
my twins, thank you. As a heavily pregnant woman I struggle with my own
demons about my body changing shape but I choose to stay in front of the
camera to encourage others to be proud of the job that we are doing -
creating life," she wrote.
"It is a major privilege to carry and
create a human being and in my case two. Just like it is a privilege to
enter into your living rooms each weekend. Thank you once again for your
show of kindness - nga mihi ki a koutou katoa."
On Twitter, Wright retweeted messages of support with thank you notes.
A TVNZ spokesperson said it was Clarkson's choice how long she stayed on air.
"We're
thrilled for Jenny-May. TVNZ is fully supportive of women working
during pregnancy and supports their return to work. Like a lot of Kiwi
women, Jenny-May is working during her pregnancy. She's not the first
and she won't be the last member of our news team to do so.
"As well as her One News duties, she's currently filming segments which explore pregnancy for TV One's lifestyle series Whanau Living.
Jenny-May's a talented and professional broadcaster. It's her choice to
decide at what point she takes a break from her role and we'll support
her decision 100 per cent."
Rook sparked the debate with his letter that said Clarkson wasn't in a fit state to be presenting the news.
"Who
is responsible for allowing a sports reporter in a very pregnant state
to remain on screen?" he wrote. "I have no problem seeing pregnant women
in normal situations or places, but to have them remain on TV in a
state which I feel is embarrassing and an eyesore? It's time to replace
them.
"So please, TVNZ, open your eyes and show some common
sense. "As for the presenters themselves, I wish them all the best for
their new arrivals."
The letter was posted on Twitter by The Spinoff's Alex Casey, along with the comment: "Very cool guy of the week."
