In the Shade of the Tembusu Tree

by Joy Greedy

An intriguing and thought provoking read, In The Shade Of The Tembusu Tree is the tale of two very different women, Esmirada and Lucinda. Esmirada, poor, Filipino and born in the slums, struggles to survive in life and accepts the path that God has chosen for her. Lucinda, married to wealthy Hallam and living the life of an ex-pat Australian in Singapore, has wealth and success at her fingertips. From two different worlds, Esmirada and Lucinda are brought together through coincidence and form a subtle trust and friendship that will serve them well in the difficult times ahead. From the leafy, sylvan lanes of Surrey in England and the sleek colonial homes of Singapore to the devastating plight of the slum- and waste-dwellers of the Philippines, In The Shade Of The Tembusu Tree is a wonderful story of friendship, courage, endurance and optimism.

308 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2005

Reviews

[Faith Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A friend passed this book on to me, I was so glad! I loved the evocative description and contrast between the lives of the two women...a beautiful book!

My Friend introduced the book to her book club, below is what she wrote:
Avondale Grammar School Book Club Says:
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:02 am

Well the jury is back…we loved the book!! We had a great meeting on Friday morning over a cuppa. Most people (including myself) learnt quite a lot expecially about the Philippines. Those with helpers consulted them and verified all the author wrote about. I think everyone enjoyed the action in Singapore the most, but then again, we would, wouldn’t we!


Yvonne

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Average writing and a story with little substance