Fresh from her talk at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, newly minted author Sonia Leung tells Kate Whitehead about life in a Diamond Hill slum, a devastating rape and how she finally followed her dream.
Raped at 14, she was haunted for years – now her dream has come true
Fresh from her talk at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, newly minted author Sonia Leung tells Kate Whitehead about life in a Diamond Hill slum, a devastating rape and how she finally followed her dream.
Which Jane Austen book changed this mental health charity founder’s life?
Lucy Lord MBE, a decorated obstetrician who is also the founder and executive chair of mental health charity Mind HK, reveals the Jane Austen book that she has read over and over again for 50 years.
Dune is not just a story, it’s a warning about climate change
If the themes in Dune, about a resource war, climate change and a dying planet, sound familiar, that is because they should – Frank Herbert intended his novel to be a warning, not just a story.
Which Jane Austen book changed this mental health charity founder’s life?
Lucy Lord MBE, a decorated obstetrician who is also the founder and executive chair of mental health charity Mind HK, reveals the Jane Austen book that she has read over and over again for 50 years.
Dune is not just a story, it’s a warning about climate change
If the themes in Dune, about a resource war, climate change and a dying planet, sound familiar, that is because they should – Frank Herbert intended his novel to be a warning, not just a story.
If the themes in Dune, about a resource war, climate change and a dying planet, sound familiar, that is because they should – Frank Herbert intended his novel to be a warning, not just a story.
‘Do you get aroused?’ A retired dancer aims to demystify ballet
David McAllister, former principal dancer with The Australian Ballet, and its longest serving artistic director, helps people peek behind the curtain with his new book, ‘Ballet Confidential’.
David McAllister, former principal dancer with The Australian Ballet, and its longest serving artistic director, helps people peek behind the curtain with his new book, ‘Ballet Confidential’.
She was weak, alone, pregnant. And suddenly a prisoner of war no more
An excerpt from Searching for Billie sheds light on the life of a World War II internee at Hong Kong’s Stanley camp – the author’s mother – in the chaotic days following the Japanese surrender.
How Hong Kong independent bookstores are in flux amid closures
Recent months have seen well-known independent bookstores close in Hong Kong after they were suspected of breaking various laws, but novel business models are seeing new ones emerge.
‘Do you get aroused?’ A retired dancer aims to demystify ballet
David McAllister, former principal dancer with The Australian Ballet, and its longest serving artistic director, helps people peek behind the curtain with his new book, ‘Ballet Confidential’.
She was weak, alone, pregnant. And suddenly a prisoner of war no more
An excerpt from Searching for Billie sheds light on the life of a World War II internee at Hong Kong’s Stanley camp – the author’s mother – in the chaotic days following the Japanese surrender.
How Hong Kong independent bookstores are in flux amid closures
Recent months have seen well-known independent bookstores close in Hong Kong after they were suspected of breaking various laws, but novel business models are seeing new ones emerge.