Lost at 15, Found at 50 // Always a Foreigner
SINGAPORE LITERATURE PRIZE 2020 JUDGE'S COMMENTS
"The gripping narrative, particularly the first two-thirds, captures the numerous cultural shocks of author Ashwini Devare's itinerant life as a diplomat's daughter-turned-broadcast journalist. and the rich specificities of family life and other relationships. Through Devare's pacey and evocative
storytelling, her family's journey to some of the unlikeliest corners of the world becomes our own. At the same time, she folds in enough detail of geopolitics and the social fabric of various countries to also give an effective journalistic snapshot of the times."
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Winner in the Singapore Literature Prize 2020 Readers' Favourite for English
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Shortlisted in the Singapore Literature Prize 2020 Creative Nonfiction Category
In the Press
The Hindu, Mar 5, 2019: I became a student of history all over again, says Ashwini Devare
The Asian Age, Feb 14, 2019: Creating history with 'Lost at 15, Found at 50'
The Week, Mar 13, 2019: 'Lost at 15, Found at 50': Recollecting the quest to belong
Deccan Herald, Feb 26, 2019: A journey from Moscow to Singapore
The Goan, Mar 20, 2019: Appreciate the past, present and people!
Times of India, Mar 15, 2019: A life measured by moments in history
Hindustan Times, Feb 20, 2019: 'Pune added to my wealth of experiences'
Lost at 15, Found at 50 Singapore Book Launch
Ashwini Devare: Creating history with 'Lost at 15, Found at 50'
Connected to India
Lost at 15, Found at 50 Interview
Radio 93.8FM Singapore
Lost at 15, Found at 50 Podcast Feature
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BATIK RAIN AND OTHER STORIES
Batik Rain and other stories
