"From Boys to Men is the first-ever collection of literary writing about the Singaporean experience of National Service (NS). In a way unique from other aspects of life, NS has spawned a discernible body of work by Singapore's writers. This book collects more than 50 of the best examples of published and new works on this subject by 30 writers, connecting past, present and future ideas and feelings about serving the nation. The works here reveal deeper layers of texture to Singaporean life and how NS strikes a deep chord in national culture. And if it is true that some of the most honest facts are to be found only in fiction, then this collection is all the more important for anyone who wants to understand Singapore." --cover page [4].
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.