The Stormy Sea

Name: The Stormy Sea
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9789815058154
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By Lawrence Wong

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The book The Stormy Sea by Lawrence Wong delves into the turbulent geopolitical landscape, focusing on the shifting powers and alliances that characterise modern international relations. It offers an in-depth analysis of today's global challenges, examining the intricate dynamics between nations. The authors present insightful perspectives on the potential outcomes of these developments and their implications for the future.
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The Stormy Sea

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This is the story of the Vietnamese boat people—a real-life drama and action at sea, depicting the best and worst of humanity under adversity, trying to survive the journey fleeing Saigon.

The Stormy Sea is a true story about ordinary men coming together to protect the vulnerable fleeing Vietnam on the Southern Cross ship. The band of brothers dealt with everything from pirates, birth, fire, and flooding on board to organising their own rescue from the Indonesian island where the Southern Cross eventually ran aground.

To this day, the author still remembers in detail the calm water and the smell of diesel on the fishing trawler he was cramped in all night with his family.

Lawrence was appointed leader on the ship, backed by the European Captain and his crew, to lead the 1,200 refugees on the deck of the Southern Cross. This was prompted by a gang of young men confiscating food and extorting money for instant noodles. Lawrence realised his five young children wouldn't stand a chance of surviving had he not taken charge.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789815058154

Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: Singapore

Imprint: Penguin Random House SEA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 222

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Education & Reference Lawrence Wong Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Lawrence is a Vietnam-born ethnic-Chinese Australian novelist and poet based in Melbourne. He has published two novels, four collections of miniature novels, four anthologies of prose, two collections of poems, and another set of short essays, all in Chinese.

His achievements and recognitions include fourteen different prizes in literature from Taiwan, Beijing, and Australia; and has been awarded fifteen service-related awards by the different Chinese societies, the premier of Victoria State, as well as the Prime Minister of Australia.

In 2005, Lawrence received the 'Excellency in Contributing to Cultural Diversities Award' from the Governor of the Victoria State, Australia.

In September 2018, he received the Award of Distinguished Contribution to the Australian Chinese Cultural Heritages by the Federation of Australian Chinese Cultural Associations

His writing have been incorporated in various dictionaries, his novels and poems are incorporated in the Anthology of Australian Chinese Literature.

Lawrence helped establish the World Chinese Writers Association of Exchange Inc in 2010, and then served as its President for two terms until 2016. This association has a membership of 133 writer-members. He is now the Honorary President.

He is also appointed as Honorary Head of the Chaoshan (Teoswa) School of Literature of Guangdong and the Honorary President of the International Association of Teochew People's Literary and Arts.