17A Keong Saik Road is a poignant memoir that provides an insider perspective into the life of a daughter of a brothel operator. Charmaine Leung's account is a beautiful dedication to the past and the people who have gone before, recounting the rich stories of the marginalized and forgotten women who persevered in working towards the hope of a better future despite their difficulties. This book is a must-read for those who want to understand the transformation of Keong Saik Road and the struggles faced by those who lived in the red-light precinct in the 1970s.
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