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The Foochows Of Sitiawan (7) - The Foochows Of Sitiawan: A Historical Perspective
The following reciews are taken from the back cover of this book, kibdly donated to our library by Ian Anderson:
"The author dug ‘real deep’ to reveal the first roots and their subsequent struggles of a hardy and indomitable people who made it "big" in an adopted land they now call "home". lt's a fascinating historical narrative, yet at the same time, the author has made the book a poignant sociological case-study of how the human spirit can overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to survive and in the proceess become prosperous.
The economic exploits of the Foochows have had a profound and lasting impact on the economic landscape of this country even as Malaysia pushes forward to become a newly industrialized country. A ‘must read' for all Foochows as well as those who wish to understand the Foochows a little better and an essential read for all Malaysians, not only from a historical viewpoint but, that of human endeavour in the face of incessant adversities and the pioneering spirit of a people to whom we all owe so very much.
Ding Liang Wong
(a third generation Sitiawan .Foochow}"
and secondly:
"Shih Toong Siong, an educationist, for more than thirty years, has a passion for history, especially for the Foochow-s of Sitiawan. His book provides an excellent insight into the origin, progress and development of the Foochow community in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.
A. R. Peter AMN, PJK
Principal, Wesley Methodist School, K.L.,
former Principal, Methodist College, K.L. and ACS Klang."
To read a brief history of the Foochows of Sitiawan, click here.