STRIPPED is a heart pounding memoir of survival, love, and defiance. Imprisoned for being gay in Syria, one man's fight for freedom leads him through the darkest corners of captivity and into the dangerous, hidden world of underground LGBTQ communities. In the midst of fear and brutality, he dares to fall in love with a Swiss journalist, a romance that shatters boundaries and defies everything. STRIPPED is a raw, unforgettable journey into the complexities of identity, forbidden love, and the unbreakable strength of the human spirit. This is a story that will stay with you long after the last page. "This book is an appeal against indifference, and it is, above all, the story of a dignified triumph of the human will, a Yes to life, despite all obstacles." Tagblatt der Stadt Zürich

Autorentext
Lucian S. was born in Syria in the 1990s. STRIPPED: A MEMOIR is his first published book. He writes under a pseudonym. He lives and works in Zurich, Switzerland, since 2018.

Klappentext

STRIPPED is the raw and unfiltered journey of survival, love, and resilience. In this gripping memoir, follow the harrowing tale of a gay Syrian man imprisoned for simply being himself. From the darkness of captivity to the hidden world of underground LGBTQ communities, witness the courage as he unveils a clandestine realm never revealed before. Amidst the shadows, he finds solace in a forbidden love story that transcends boundaries and defies odds as he navigates a tumultuous romance with a Swiss journalist. STRIPPED is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of identity, the beauty of love, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. "This book is an appeal against indifference, and it is, above all, the story of a dignified triumph of the human will, a "Yes" to life, despite all obstacles." Tagblatt der Stadt Zürich