From Difference to Connection
9 MINUTE READ Born in Malaysia, Author Across Cultures Yang-May Ooi grew up straddling two worlds: the muggy, multicultural streets of Kuala Lumpur and the gentler, rain-soaked landscapes of Britain. A third also infuses her outlook, her ancestral history that links her and her family to China. Recently, she has been exploring her family history... Continue Reading →
7 MINUTE READ So far in previous articles on #MaverickNotOutsider,++ we have focused on the experience of feeling like an Outsider and how that can be a good thing if we can reframe ourselves as Maverick Thinkers. According to Author Across Cultures, Yang-May Ooi, being a Maverick Thinker means we bring fresh perspectives and unexpected... Continue Reading →
9 MINUTE READ For Author Across Cultures, Yang-May Ooi, like for many writers, a feeling of not fitting in played a significant role in shaping her life’s journey from scribbling little stories to becoming a bestselling author. In many situations, she felt like an Outsider - in her family, at school, uni and at work.... Continue Reading →
7 MINUTE READ Author Across Cultures, Yang-May Ooi, visits Melton Mowbray, the home of the eponymous pork pies on a special pilgrimage to the original shop where this British specialty was born. Read on for some social history and culinary innovation packed into a crunchy, yummy foodie delight... Belonging and Maverick Thinking in Melton Mowbray... Continue Reading →