Heartrending stories of survival, love, and grace.
"I Will Survive" resonates deeply with those who have faced discrimination or felt marginalized. It could be a source of comfort, showing that even when confronted by societal and personal adversities, people can find strength and solidarity. The book offers a window into the complexities of life within the LGBT community in Singapore, making it enlightening for allies and validating for those who share similar experiences.
ISBN: 9789810725785
Authors:
Leow Yangfa
Publisher: Math Paper Press
Date of Publication: 2013-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 143 readers)
Description
What is it like to be gay and experience bullying in school or National Service ? How do you deal with being rejected by your family and religious group because of your sexual orientation ? How are women's experiences different or similar to men's ? What does one go through in an abusive same-sex relationship, or when one loses a partner to suicide ? What does a transgender man or woman go through in Singapore ? When you have been diagnosed with a life-long illness, how do you continue living ?This collection brings together real-life experiences of love, grace, faith, dignity and courage from 21 ordinary gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in Singapore who have survived extraordinary circumstances.We will live. We will thrive. We will survive.
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"I Will Survive" resonates deeply with those who have faced discrimination or felt marginalized. It could be a source of comfort, showing that even when confronted by societal and personal adversities, people can find strength and solidarity. The book offers a window into the complexities of life within the LGBT community in Singapore, making it enlightening for allies and validating for those who share similar experiences.
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