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On the 23th of June 2016 I met Andrew (Barbara’s cousin) and Sheila (Barbara’s aunty) in a very old pub in Cambridge. They invited me for a pub diner there. It was more than 35 years ago when I saw Sheila the last time. She said she still recognized me, which surprised me as I changed a lot, maybe she was being kind to me. It was a very enjoyable evening. We talked about our past together and our plan regarding Barbara in the future. Andrew talked about his plans for an exhibition with his fathers and Barbara’s art work. He showed me pictures of Barbara’s work that has never been published yet. I talked about the book I want to write and they answered the many questions I had. Sheila came into the family in 1977 and therefore she was a witness of all Barbara’s struggles in our relation. She was able to tell a lot of things I didn’t know and I could tell her a few things she didn’t know. Andrew also showed me a lot of personal pictures of Barbara which have never been published before. Unfortunately I had to catch my last bus to my sleeping address or else we would have talked for many hours more. Sheila and Andrew were so kind to drive me to the bus stop as it rained very hard. And we promised to stay in contact, which we since then have done.
Andrew, Sheila and I are striving for the same cause; keeping the memory of Barbara alive. This means that the coming years there will be more information about Barbara released. About Barbara as an actress, her personal life and Barbara as an artist.
Sheila also asked me to let people know (by my website) not to donate any money to organisations who say they are collecting money to support Barbara’s mother. The family never requested this and Barbara’s mother is well taken care for.
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她只是变换了一个身体……
她来到这个世界
是为了告诉大家世界的无常，无常
千万不要辜负了她的这个心意
永远不要忘记无常
世界的一切都是无常构成
无常、无常、无常……
Don’t worry about how your book will be perceived by the readers since you’re only reminiscing the truth about your relationship with Barbara at the time. It’s your history with her and you’re entitled to your own account of the memories. As for the fans who will dislike the book merely because they can’t handle the truth, then they’re not being realistic regarding Barbara’s past. They need to understand that although she was extremely famous and loved by many fans all over the world, she was also a normal human being just like the rest of us with human flaws! They simply can’t expect their idol to be perfect in every aspect, it’s impossible since no one is without faults...that’s what makes us human. I totally support you and your upcoming book Rob!!! For those fans out there who are not blinded by their unrealistic expectations of Barbara will also feel the same way; therefore, they too, will understand your point of view!
I agree allison too.
Oh you’re more than welcome, I meant every word I said about you! You’re an amazing individual Rob! I’m super excited to hear you’re making great progress regarding your book. I’m an avid reader for autobiography and non-fiction materials so you can understand as to why I’m longing for your book! Hopefully you can unlock the mystery of Barbara’s faith through interviews with her family members! I have faith that you’ll accomplish this task in no time with your photographic memory!!! Have a blessed day Rob!!!
I was very sad to learn from your website that Barbara’s mother has passed away last year. God bless her soul! One thing I’m very confused though and I hope you can enlighten me on this question: I’ve read that Barbara had a Catholic funeral, which meant she was a Catholic, so then why is it that her mother was a Buddhist at the time of her passing? Please help me out. I appreciate your kindness in answering this question of mine!! God bless you and your family always and especially your wonderful parents! They are such lovely people from your description of your parents! Please send them my admiration!!!
Barbara's mother has always been a Buddhist that was the religion in the region in China where she came from. Why Barbara became a Catholic is not clear, maybe because of her stepfather. There are a few pictures of Barbara being baptized when she was about 2 years old.
Thanks for your dedication to keep Barbara's memories alive for her family and us her fans!
Wow - such a special moment to be able to reconnect with her family after so many years!! Wish you and her family best of luck in the coming years as you set-out to accomplish certain goals with exhbits and books to share more tidbits about Barbara's life.
So unfortunate to hear, there are people out there taking advantage of her mom. A mom whom under very tragic circumstances lost a young daughter which she had many hopes and dreams for! I hope somehow she finds some peace knowing her daughter despite all these years of passing is still well loved and rememberd.