Book description
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, a counselling and
support service. Leow Yangfa is the editor of the book 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.
