The Adventures of Buddhist Boy

Talk Thai – The Adventures of Buddhist Boy


A Review By Andrea R. Garrison - Online With Andrea

If you have ever wondered what it is like to grow up in a Thai household while living in America Talk Thai – The Adventures of Buddhist Boy by Ira Sukrungruang is the book to read. What is so great about this book is that it truly tackles some challenging issues with warmth and humor. I found myself reading the book and laughing hysterically at times. In the midst of this enjoyable read I gained valuable insights into what it is like to grow up deeply in the midst of two different cultures. Ira candidly shares his adventures growing up. There are so many questions raised. What does happen when your culture at home is distinctly different from the culture outside of your home? What it is like being so different from all of your friends and neighbors? How does one assimilate in one culture with out losing their roots? While often times we focus on the differences it is interesting to note how similar we all are. Reading Talk Thai is a wonderful reminder of how important it is to learn about different cultures which will lead to a greater understanding of all. For more information please visit www.sukrungruang.com and listen to the Online With Andrea interview with Ira Sukrungruang.