Welcome to Memoirs & Biographies — a space to learn not only from others’ mistakes, but from the full tapestry of their lives. What if we could tap into their wisdom, their resilience, their moments of doubt and grace — and distill what is essential for our own journeys? This section brings you closer to the most intimate thoughts and feelings of remarkable minds: from writers to explorers, from chefs to musicians. Think of it as a quiet chat room of the greats — a modern-day cultural salon where you are both listener and guest, witnessing the stories, philosophies, and passions that continue to inspire the art of living.
Do you remember the moment you realised the magic of reading ? What was the book that opened the gates ? For the symbol of the 10th book I am presenting here, I chose to speak about the one novel,…
Do you ever find yourself dreaming of something that seems impossible to attain ? How do you find the clarity to choose between realistic goals and fantasies not worth pursuing ? Today, I’m bringing to you the memoir of one…
There where white houses covered in the scrags of last year’s vines and decked with bright geraniums and bougainvillea; mules were ploughing; boiler-suited growers were bent bum-up amid perfect lines of vegetables; a palm tree shaded the road where hens…
