- About GE2020
- About When Mama Fell
- About the Author
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Singapore’s 2020 general election saw its fair share of drama and comedy, and the results were not unexpected. But beyond the polls, the hard truth is impossible to avoid—the electoral system is in dire need of an overhaul.
Former journalist and university lecturer Bertha Henson takes you through the days leading up to 10 July 2020 and peels back the veneer of Singapore politics. Aided by a team of NUS undergraduates, she draws on her past experience covering Singapore’s polls to give you a blow-by-blow account of the campaign, and some cold truths about the political playing field.
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When Mama Fell is a narrative as well as a user guide by Bertha Henson on the difficulties of navigating Singapore’s healthcare system. Bertha, who lives with her elderly mother, recounts the moves she had to make as a caregiver, especially after her mother fell in 2024. It is both a heartfelt personal account and a journalistic project to provide citizens with a step-by-step guide on how to start the caregiving process.
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Bertha Henson is a former journalist who writes about media and journalistic practices on Facebook and on her blog, Bertha Harian. This is her fourth book.
Language: English