Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Abbreviations xi
5. A Note on Names, Transcription, and Referencing xiii
6. Prelude xv
7. Introduction 1
8. 1 Giving an Account of Oneself 25
9. 2 “Living the Norm Way” 53
10. 3 The Singapore Memory Project 86
11. 4 Neoliberal Stories of Care 117
12. 5 Singapore Is Not an Island 138
13. 6 Interviewing Charlie Chan Hock Chye 154
14. Conclusion: Not the End 170
15. Appendix: List of Storytelling State Projects 183
16. Notes 189
17. References 197
18. Index 221
19. ABOUT THE AUTHOR 229