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Homeless

by Liyana Dhamirah
Homeless
Homeless
Homeless

Inspiring journey from beach to business success.

If you've ever felt lost or without support, Liyana Dhamirah's "Homeless" could resonate deeply with you. It's a powerful memoir of resilience that sheds light on the often-hidden struggles within a prosperous society. Her story of overcoming adversity to become a successful entrepreneur might just inspire you to believe in the potential for change in your own life.

  • 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

by Liyana Dhamirah
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ISBN: 9789814845571
Authors: Liyana Dhamirah
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2019-09-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Memoir, Autobiography, Social Issues, Biography, Poverty
Goodreads rating: 3.68
(rated by 941 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.
 

Inspiring journey from beach to business success.

If you've ever felt lost or without support, Liyana Dhamirah's "Homeless" could resonate deeply with you. It's a powerful memoir of resilience that sheds light on the often-hidden struggles within a prosperous society. Her story of overcoming adversity to become a successful entrepreneur might just inspire you to believe in the potential for change in your own life.

  • 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.