Memories of my Grandfather
Often when I am asked about my new novel, ‘The Headmaster’s Wager’, I am asked about my memories of my late grandfather. This does not surprise me. After all, I have written a book in which the protagonist, Percival Chen, shares many characteristics with my grandfather. Percival is the headmaster of an English school in wartime Vietnam, as was my grandfather. Percival lives most of his adult life in Vietnam but is ethnically Chinese, and this is crucial to his sense of identity. In addition to being a successful educator and entrepreneur, he is a gambler, drinker, and womanizer. All of these qualities in Percival are inspired by my grandfather. I choose that word carefully – inspired. The book is a work of fiction, and is not ‘based upon’ my grandfather’s life. It does not memorialize him or recount his actions or memories. Instead, it picks up on a thread of his life, and an era he experienced.
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gmmaddison
I loved your writing style and your language..... and it's very emotional, you're right about a memory being like a novel, I can totally connect to that
Is really interesting! :) @dreamwritten It's extremely rude to advertise your work on someone else's story. That's what the share your story club is for
good intresting read can u checkout mine please be happy for some feedback and votes , fans
Wow, this is so cool. Now I want to read the book! Well played, Mr. Lam. Well played.
'...a pebble falling into water," Sorry, forgot to add that in :S. And VincentLam, you are a truly remarkable person. I'm so very glad I found this page!!
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