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

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