Rose Condition:Like New this fundamental period in Singaporean

this fundamental period in Singaporean history is brought to life with masterful empathy

a legendary game played by graduating seniors

something private and painful that threatens to bubble to the surface and destroy everything

" -- The London Free Press"A book worth diving into

Rose Condition:Like New this fundamental period in SingaporeanIn this outstanding first book of poems, Lee is unafraid to show emotion, especially when writing about his father or his wife. "But there is wisdom in the hour in which a boy sits in his room listening," says the first poem, and Lee's silent willingness to step outside himself imbues Rose with a rare sensitivity. The images Lee finds, such as the rose and the apple, are repeated throughout the book, crossing over from his father's China to his own