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Synopsis

I Will Survive: Personal gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender stories in Singapore brings together real-life experiences of love, grace, faith, dignity and courage from 21 ordinary people who have survived extraordinary circumstances. Prefacing these stories are contributions from 5 local commentators who share their personal reflections on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities in Singapore. They are: Mrs Juliana Toh, Executive Director of Counselling and Care Centre; Reverend Yap Kim Hao, former Methodist Bishop of Singapore; transgender activist Ms Leona Lo; and former Nominated Members of Parliament Ms Braema Mathi and Mr Siew Kum Hong. The book also contains a glossary of the common terms used to describe the diversity within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities, and a listing of relevant community and professional resources in Singapore.

The editor’s proceeds from sales of the ebook will be donated to Oogachaga and the Pelangi Pride Centre. Oogachaga is a counselling and personal development organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals. Pelangi Pride Centre is a LGBT community space and resource centre in Singapore, with a library collection of fiction and non-fiction books of LGBT interests.

About the Editor

Leow Yangfa is the editor of the ebook and website http://iwillsurvivesg.wordpress.com. He has been actively involved in social services, including a previous job in a large statutory organisation and volunteer work with an HIV / AID S group in Singapore, and a charity for the homeless in London. He currently works for a voluntary welfare organisation in Singapore.

Media Contact

The editor can be contacted directly by email through the Contact tab. The publisher, Mr Phil Tatham of Monsoon Books, can be contacted here.

Online Coverage

Fridae Book Review 30 December 2011