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Homeless: The Untold Story of a Mother’s Struggle in Crazy Rich Singapore

by Liyana Dhamirah
₱603.45
Homeless: The Untold Story of a Mother’s Struggle in Crazy Rich Singapore - Thryft
Homeless: The Untold Story of a Mother’s Struggle in Crazy Rich Singapore - Thryft

Unmasking the Hidden Realities of Homelessness

This book could be a good read for you if you want to gain a deeper understanding of the hidden struggles faced by the homeless in a prosperous city like Singapore. Liyana Dhamirah's memoir takes you on a journey of resilience, as she shares her inspiring story of finding a sense of community amidst homelessness. Through her experiences, you will be reminded of the strength of the human spirit and the power of unity in the face of adversity.

  • Singapore Book Award for Best Nonfiction Title (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Homeless: The Untold Story of a Mother’s Struggle in Crazy Rich Singapore

by Liyana Dhamirah
₱603.45
ISBN: 9789814845571
Authors: Liyana Dhamirah
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2019-09-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Social Issues, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 781 readers)

Description

Ten years ago, Liyana Dhamirah was in a precarious situation: at 22, she was heavily pregnant and had no place to call home.For Liyana, home was often unstable. Once a bright teenager full of optimism, she faced uncertainty and found no support from family, government agencies and welfare groups. She had nowhere to go, no one to turn to. When she started living on a beach in Sembawang, she discovered a community of people—families—who were homeless just like her. They stuck together and watched out for each other, even when there were raids. She learned that in prosperous Singapore, the homeless are not always identifiable by appearance alone.Months later, journalists eventually uncovered Liyana’s story and how she navigated a bureaucracy of obstacles. Today she is a successful entrepreneur and this is her memoir.
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Unmasking the Hidden Realities of Homelessness

This book could be a good read for you if you want to gain a deeper understanding of the hidden struggles faced by the homeless in a prosperous city like Singapore. Liyana Dhamirah's memoir takes you on a journey of resilience, as she shares her inspiring story of finding a sense of community amidst homelessness. Through her experiences, you will be reminded of the strength of the human spirit and the power of unity in the face of adversity.

  • Singapore Book Award for Best Nonfiction Title (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.