the heArt of my reVersing
Lili Tuwai’s first book, ‘the heArt of my reVersing: a redemption song through original poems and short stories in verse’ extends the paradigms for representation for writers like herself who are also survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Keen to reach a wider readership without constraints to her creative expression, Tuwai’s recent decision to publish with Vusa Wai Tui Publishing, a small independent publisher, and Lulu.com (premier marketplace for digital content) has been exciting and liberating.
Whilst the topics in Tuwai’s verses are eclectic, a strong theme throughout the book is a stand against all forms of abusive behaviour that permeates daily life. She responds to the off-field antics of professional footballers’;
Tuwai hopes this collection will benefit survivors (of abuse) and the broader community alike. “I hope survivors will feel less alone when reading the verses. I also hope people who have not suffered such abuses, gain insight into issues many survivors live with” said Tuwai. Although this is her first book, she has published widely as a journalist and academic. Her articles have appeared in Rollingstone Magazine, Juice Magazine, Icon, Pacific Islands Monthly, Like Art Magazine and Xtext Journal to name just a few. She has also worked as a stringer for Inter Press Newswire Service.
the heArt of my reVersing is available for purchase on-line at Lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com/
For more information about the heArt of my reVersing, please visit www.lilituwai.com
or contact Vusa Wai Tui Publishing email: waituipublishing@
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