Family, love, friendship, acceptance--none of these pillars of happiness are certainties for LGBTQ+ people.
Yet, despite social and legal conventions, the fifteen writers collected herefrom eastern Asia and beyond have built lives of fulfilment and joy.
Intimate Strangersshowcases the nonfiction work of writers living life on their own authentic terms.
By turnsexperimental, nostalgic, provocative, and poignant, these stories--bringing to life devoteddaughters; boys coming of age; a transgender woman; and gay, queer, and bi parents--areunified not only by their excellence but also by the risks the writers take.
Together they forma rich community of voices that reflects the diversity of LGBTQ+ life across the Asia - Pacific region today.
Signal 8 Press Intimate strangers: true stories from queer asia, paperback/carmen ho
