Bangkok, Oh Boy!: How the Tsunami Affected the Lives of a Thai Money Boy and Two American Professors : a...
- ISBN-10
- 0961608722
- ISBN-13
- 9780961608729
- Category
- Bangkok (Thailand)
- Pages
- 332
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- ATRI Press
- Author
- Mark V. Rose
Description
Mat, an American professor with a partner in the United States, leaves for Bangkok to take advantage of a teaching position. While there, he falls for a "money boy", a young man eager to earn a living in whatever manner he can. Despite their cultural differences and a painful breakup, Mat comes back with his American partner after tragedy strikes. The novel examines the dynamic clash of generations, cultures, sexualities and social levels.
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