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Elizabeth Choy: More than a war heroine : a biography
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July 28, 2024
This biography almost brought tears to my eyes. We Singaporeans live in such a prosperous and safe country that it’s difficult to fathom the horrific experiences that our ancestors had to endure in the past.
Mrs. Elizabeth Choy (aka Su Moi) is regarded as a war heroine in Singapore for her selfless acts during the Japanese Occupation, where she and her husband secretly supplied medicine, money, and messages to prisoners of war in Changi Prison.
What shook me to the core was Mrs. Choy’s experience of being tortured by the Kempeitai when she was imprisoned. Equally horrifying were the squalid conditions of the prison cell, which I so wished were untrue.
But that’s not all that I learned about Mrs. Choy. She grew up in tropical Sabah and excelled in her studies before financial circumstances thwarted her tertiary education plans. Despite this, she continued to show great generosity to those around her and devoted herself to social work and her lifelong career as a teacher.
Mrs. Choy’s attitude to life is admirable, and her courage and dedication are something worth recognising and emulating. I appreciate the author’s intention to remain objective, presenting details based on facts and published evidence.
An inspiring memoir for those interested in finding out more about who Elizabeth Choy is.
My rating: 4.25/5
Mrs. Elizabeth Choy (aka Su Moi) is regarded as a war heroine in Singapore for her selfless acts during the Japanese Occupation, where she and her husband secretly supplied medicine, money, and messages to prisoners of war in Changi Prison.
What shook me to the core was Mrs. Choy’s experience of being tortured by the Kempeitai when she was imprisoned. Equally horrifying were the squalid conditions of the prison cell, which I so wished were untrue.
But that’s not all that I learned about Mrs. Choy. She grew up in tropical Sabah and excelled in her studies before financial circumstances thwarted her tertiary education plans. Despite this, she continued to show great generosity to those around her and devoted herself to social work and her lifelong career as a teacher.
Mrs. Choy’s attitude to life is admirable, and her courage and dedication are something worth recognising and emulating. I appreciate the author’s intention to remain objective, presenting details based on facts and published evidence.
An inspiring memoir for those interested in finding out more about who Elizabeth Choy is.
My rating: 4.25/5
October 26, 2023
A brilliant read on such an exemplary woman. in so many ways she serves as a timeless role model. I picked this book up expecting to read about her bravery and war stories but got so much more in return- recounts of her time
in social work were especially inspiring.
in social work were especially inspiring.
July 10, 2023
A very good read. Reveals her whole life in good detail and helps you understand why she’s a heroine of Singapore with exemplary skills and value. An important person & woman we should be proud of.
December 30, 2023
An easy and inspiring read
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