Danielle Lim, author of The Sound of S-C-H, joins READ with Michelle Martin to discuss the newly reissued edition of her Singapore literature prize-winning book that chronicled her uncle’s life with schizophrenia and her mother’s years of caregiving.

She reflects on who Uncle Seng was beyond his illness, the memories that stayed with her across decades, and how stigma in 1960s and 70s Singapore shaped her family’s silence and survival.

Danielle also explains how conversations around mental illness have evolved since the book’s first release.

At its heart, this is a story about dignity, endurance, and what families carry when illness becomes part of everyday life.

Danielle Lim, author of The Sound of S-C-H, joins READ with Michelle Martin to discuss the newly reissued edition of her Singapore literature prize-winning book that chronicled her uncle&rsquo;s life with schizophrenia and her mother&rsquo;s years of caregiving.
She reflects on who Uncle Seng was beyond his illness, the memories that stayed with her across decades, and how stigma in 1960s and 70s Singapore shaped her family&rsquo;s silence and survival.
Danielle also explains how conversations around mental illness have evolved since the book&rsquo;s first release.
At its heart, this is a story about dignity, endurance, and what families carry when illness becomes part of everyday life.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.