Singapore is advertised as an opulent city that thrives in a region surrounded by poverty. She offers a voice to the voiceless as she challenges the social order of things. Lim uncovers unsettling facts that are often concealed and purposefully ignored in Singaporean culture. A sexual worker finds pride in her work as she battles to find some self-worth in her life. A man tries on his wife’s Sarong as the author pushes the boundary for what is acceptable in society. A young girl is having a difficult time accepting her parents who are lesbians. Another mother discovers the sexual orientation of his son which leaves her distraught. In one story, a mother working as a cleaner borrows some money from loan sharks in an attempt to save her son, who is infected with HIV. The Man Who Wore His Wife’s Sarong is a collection of fourteen short stories by Suchen Christine Lim that explores untold stories of Singaporeans. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.
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