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Discover a captivating journey through the enchanting streets of 1960s Hong Kong with 'The Kowloon Kid.' This brand new memoir from Phil Brown recounts his adventurous childhood, blending humor and nostalgia as he navigates his family's experiences in a vibrant colonial city. Set against the backdrop of a booming construction industry, Brown's narrative unfolds in Kowloon Tong, where readers meet an array of charming characters, from the family amah Ah Moy to the intriguing Mr. Lai and Tony Parr. With reflections on visits back to Hong Kong, the story revisits significant landmarks such as the Kowloon Cricket Club and the bustling lanes of Kowloon, evocatively portraying the sights, sounds, and flavors of the past. Perfect for fans of memoirs, travel enthusiasts, and lovers of Hong Kong culture, 'The Kowloon Kid' offers a heartfelt tribute to a unique upbringing. Experience nostalgia like never before with this memoir that is both touching and funny. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781925760361, Published by Transit Lounge in 2019. Secure your copy today and embark on a journey of a lifetime.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925760361
Year: 2019
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Description:
From the author
ofTravels with My Angst and
Any Guru Will Do,a vivid, nostalgic, and funny memoir of growing up
in Hong Kong in the 1960s.
Phil Brown's life
begins in small town Australia — Maitland, NSW to be precise — but in 1963 his
father Ted hankers to return to the Hong Kong of his childhood and to cash in
on a construction boom in the burgeoning colony.
Then under British
rule, the world of Hong Kong is a truly fascinating place for gweilos or foreigners, both a colonial
outpost and a region redolent with all the exoticism and contradictions of the
Far East. The Brown's home, in the garden suburb of Kowloon Tong, buzzes with
characters: the family's amah, Ah Moy, frequent visitors such as the
inscrutable Mr Lai, the spy-like Tony Parr, and family members such as Uncle
Cyril. Not to mention the kid from across the road, Michael Hutchence.
Combining recent
visits to Hong Kong, where the author explores his childhood touchstones of the
Kowloon Cricket Club, the beach at Shek O, the Peninsula Hong Kong and the bustling
lanes of Kowloon, with an affectionate yet truly honest portrait of family,
self and the 1960s The Kowloon Kid is
an intimate and tender gem.
'An exquisite love
letter to Hong Kong.' — Ross
Fitzgerald
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925760361
Year: 2019
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Description:
From the author
ofTravels with My Angst and
Any Guru Will Do,a vivid, nostalgic, and funny memoir of growing up
in Hong Kong in the 1960s.
Phil Brown's life
begins in small town Australia — Maitland, NSW to be precise — but in 1963 his
father Ted hankers to return to the Hong Kong of his childhood and to cash in
on a construction boom in the burgeoning colony.
Then under British
rule, the world of Hong Kong is a truly fascinating place for gweilos or foreigners, both a colonial
outpost and a region redolent with all the exoticism and contradictions of the
Far East. The Brown's home, in the garden suburb of Kowloon Tong, buzzes with
characters: the family's amah, Ah Moy, frequent visitors such as the
inscrutable Mr Lai, the spy-like Tony Parr, and family members such as Uncle
Cyril. Not to mention the kid from across the road, Michael Hutchence.
Combining recent
visits to Hong Kong, where the author explores his childhood touchstones of the
Kowloon Cricket Club, the beach at Shek O, the Peninsula Hong Kong and the bustling
lanes of Kowloon, with an affectionate yet truly honest portrait of family,
self and the 1960s The Kowloon Kid is
an intimate and tender gem.
'An exquisite love
letter to Hong Kong.' — Ross
Fitzgerald