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M. Ravi - Kampong Boy

by M. Ravi
$8.90 Now $6.90 Save 22%
M. Ravi - Kampong Boy
M. Ravi - Kampong Boy

Courageous Singaporean lawyer's fight for human rights.

If you're drawn to stories of resilience and activism, M. Ravi's "Kampong Boy" is a compelling read. His journey is not just about legal battles but a personal narrative intertwined with the cultural fabric of Singapore. The book sheds light on the convictions of a man who dares to challenge the status quo, inspiring anyone interested in the pursuit of justice and human rights.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Non-Fiction (2014)
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.
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M. Ravi - Kampong Boy

by M. Ravi
$8.90 Now $6.90 Save 22%
ISBN: 9789810757557
Authors: M. Ravi
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2013-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Biographies & Memoirs, Politics
Related Topics: Personal Development, Biography, Memoir, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 24 readers)

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Over the last decade, M Ravi has been involved in some of the most high profile and politically sensitive constitutional cases in Singapore. He has taken a courageous stand against the mandatory death penalty; argued for the right to free assembly, freedom of expression, the right to by-election, and equal rights for members of the LGBT community. Because of his advocacy for these issues, he has come to be seen as Singapore’s leading human rights lawyer, one of the few willing to battle away on these important issues. Taking up these causes in the Lion City is often perceived by the authorities as an act of disloyalty, and those labelled as disloyal can see their own rights and liberties impinged upon. What are the springs of this commitment and the moral strength that have allowed Ravi to continue on this sometimes perilous path? To answer this, Ravi takes us back to his roots in one of Singapore’s few multi-racial villages, or kampongs. The lessons he learnt there – about family, cooperation with others and compassion – have infused much of his life and guided him on his path towards the pursuit of justice.
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Courageous Singaporean lawyer's fight for human rights.

If you're drawn to stories of resilience and activism, M. Ravi's "Kampong Boy" is a compelling read. His journey is not just about legal battles but a personal narrative intertwined with the cultural fabric of Singapore. The book sheds light on the convictions of a man who dares to challenge the status quo, inspiring anyone interested in the pursuit of justice and human rights.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English Non-Fiction (2014)
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.