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Bitter Root Sweet Fruit
Bitter Root Sweet Fruit
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The theme for the 2018 D.K. Dutt Award for Literary Excellence was knowledge and education, and Bitter Root Sweet Fruit gathers the best stories submitted for the competition, including the winning entry by Bathmaloshanee M., and stories by runners-up Ling Low and Sumitra Selvaraj.
These stories portray teachers, sometimes wise and caring, but often deeply flawed, and depict young people struggling to obtain an education against the odds. The narratives range from learning to make the perfect chicken curry to coming to terms with important life truths, with Malaysian writers, both new and established, sharing fresh and inventive stories.
The collection features diverse tales: a disadvantaged pupil gaining insight into systemic inequality; a young man learning how to become a confidence trickster; a small boy on a cosmic journey to understand a Hindu deity; a mother teaching her child in an underground bunker; a medical student working to develop manual dexterity; and a speech therapist yearning to reach a handicapped boy locked in a shed.
The book celebrates the life of D. K. Dutt, a passionate educator.
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Diverse tales exploring education's challenges and triumphs.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in stories about learning and life's lessons, this collection offers a rich tapestry. Filled with tales from Malaysian writers that touch on the complexities, struggles, and joys of education, it presents a variety of perspectives from different backgrounds. It's inspiring, heartfelt, and thought-provoking—perfect for anyone who appreciates stories with depth and cultural flavor.