November 16 2003
Heart talk: Say what you feel in Thai
Best known for his thrillers, Thailand-based writer Christopher G Moore has ventured into non-fiction to give us a fascinating insight into how Thais describe their feelings with their hearts.
In English we have a few expressions like soft or hard hearted but Thais take their heart phrases much more seriously. Their hearts can be black, cool, diamond, dry, lost, open, merged etc and hundreds of other variations. Moore's book explains 330. It also illustrates the gestures that accompany them.
Thais are never at a loss for an exact heart phrase. However, no Thai/English dictionary covers their full range and subtlety. With its careful descriptions and practical examples, Moore's book comprehensively fills the gap.
This quality hard-back deserves a place on every farang bookshelf. The babe gracing the cover is worth a look too.
Details
Heart talk: Say what you feel in Thai
Author: Christopher G Moore
Publisher: Heaven Lake Press
Price: B495 (Asia Books)
ISBN: 974-8495-60-4
For more information about Christopher G Moore visit:
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