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garro Platinum Member

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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the Thai Visa members who encouraged me to get a publisher for my first book, 'Last Escape' . http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?ac...=2&t=145109

I would especially like to thank members such as Andrew Hicks, writer of Thai Girl, for their advice and help. Bangkok bookhouse published my book and it was released a few days ago. It should be in shops throughout Thailand, and SE Asia shortly.

My book was inspired by a blog, which I began on ThaiVisa last year, and although it has changed a lot since that incarnation it owes a lot to this site. Thank you ThaiVisa.

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http://www.fictionasia.com/

http://www.bangkokbooks.com/

http://paulgarrigan.blogspot.com/

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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the Thai Visa members who encouraged me to get a publisher for my first book, 'Last Escape' . http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?ac...=2&t=145109

I would especially like to thank members such as Andrew Hicks, writer of Thai Girl, for their advice and help. Bangkok bookhouse published my book and it was released a few days ago. It should be in shops throughout Thailand, and SE Asia shortly.

My book was inspired by a blog, which I began on ThaiVisa last year, and although it has changed a lot since that incarnation it owes a lot to this site. Thank you ThaiVisa.

post-40701-1200795047.jpeg

http://www.fictionasia.com/

http://www.bangkokbooks.com/

http://paulgarrigan.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to drop off a copy for Monk Gordon.  Haven't been up to see him for a couple months, will probably go early February. Usually stop by TESCO-LOTUS and grap him a pizza, large size.  Or if I've been down to Sukumvit a day or two prior to a visit, get him a Subway, Italian BMT, foot long, double meat, everything on it!

I met Gordon via the Lao-Hmong connection a few years back.

Oh, yes congrats on your success!!

Mac

Last Escape

Author : Garrigan Paul

ISBN : 978974-13-42426

Category : Asia Inside-Out

Pages : 198

Format : 130 x 198 mm

Description :

This is the true story of how a hopeless drunk found redemption in a Thai temple. He went there out of desperation and knew it to be his last hope. The Buddhist monks offered him what other treatment centers couldn’t.

The odds were stacked against him. All his previous attempts to quit his addiction ended in failure. Why should this time be any different?

The temple program was harsh but he quickly realises that his body and mind are rapidly healing. He dares to hope that maybe this could really work.

Price : 395 Baht / US$ 13.17

garro Platinum Member

garro

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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the Thai Visa members who encouraged me to get a publisher for my first book, 'Last Escape' . http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?ac...=2&t=145109

I would especially like to thank members such as Andrew Hicks, writer of Thai Girl, for their advice and help. Bangkok bookhouse published my book and it was released a few days ago. It should be in shops throughout Thailand, and SE Asia shortly.

My book was inspired by a blog, which I began on ThaiVisa last year, and although it has changed a lot since that incarnation it owes a lot to this site. Thank you ThaiVisa.

post-40701-1200795047.jpeg

http://www.fictionasia.com/

http://www.bangkokbooks.com/

http://paulgarrigan.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to drop off a copy for Monk Gordon. Haven't been up to see him for a couple months, will probably go early February. Usually stop by TESCO-LOTUS and grap him a pizza, large size. Or if I've been down to Sukumvit a day or two prior to a visit, get him a Subway, Italian BMT, foot long, double meat, everything on it!

I met Gordon via the Lao-Hmong connection a few years back.

Oh, yes congrats on your success!!

Mac

Last Escape

Author : Garrigan Paul

ISBN : 978974-13-42426

Category : Asia Inside-Out

Pages : 198

Format : 130 x 198 mm

Description :

This is the true story of how a hopeless drunk found redemption in a Thai temple. He went there out of desperation and knew it to be his last hope. The Buddhist monks offered him what other treatment centers couldn’t.

The odds were stacked against him. All his previous attempts to quit his addiction ended in failure. Why should this time be any different?

The temple program was harsh but he quickly realises that his body and mind are rapidly healing. He dares to hope that maybe this could really work.

Price : 395 Baht / US$ 13.17

Thanks, I actually sent a few copies already in the care of Phra Hans.

jumnien Platinum Member

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Congratulations on the publishing of your book; I can't wait to buy a copy and read it. I took a look at your blog many moons ago and was really impressed with your ability to capture your experience with words. I'm sure that your efforts will bring hope and direction to many who suffer from the "hungry ghost" syndrome, addiction, that is. I "last escaped" twelve and a half years ago at a similar spiritual community in California where I spent 2 years before coming to Thailand after meeting Ajahn Jumnien one night down the road a bit. One thing happens after another and all the pieces fall where they may. Acceptance is the key; sobriety is the best! Thanks again! I remember meeting Monk Gordon over 10 years ago and really appreciating the conversation we had.

villagefarang Ruby Member

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Sadly, one might say, you should have a rather extensive built-in reader base. There seems to be more than a few addictive personalities with their requisite vices and dependencies. Normalcy might not sell but the struggle back to normalcy sometime does.

Mossfinn Diamond Member

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Do Bangkok Books ship overseas?

Well Done Garro, Top stuff, I missed this when you were putting your ideas together, did you put in General? If so that would be the reason I missed it, I rarely go there.

Let us all know Endures question above, there will be some interest from outside SEA, I'd say.

Good Luck

Moss

spot Advanced Member

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Garro, I always love it when people do something the rest only dream about.

Sounds like you've been through a lot.

Good luck to you.

garro Platinum Member

garro

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Thanks for the responses and feedback.

Double thanks to those who purchased the book.

Please let me know what you think.

advice Explorer Member

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congratulations! What a great achievement this is for you.

I have a friend who is an alcoholic and has just gone to a temple 4 days ago, to "cure himself". I will buy your book and give it to him.

uptou Silver Member

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Blimey.Good on yer.i'll check out the blog at some point.

Be careful on the celebrating though.Not sure i want to read a sequel. :o

mrbojangles Star Member

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Congrats Garro on writing and getting published your book. An achievement, many aspire to do but so few actually do.

I'll buy a copy when i'm back in Los in a couple of months.

dr_Pat_Pong Star Member

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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the Thai Visa members who encouraged me to get a publisher for my first book, 'Last Escape' . http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?ac...=2&t=145109

I would especially like to thank members such as Andrew Hicks, writer of Thai Girl, for their advice and help. Bangkok bookhouse published my book and it was released a few days ago. It should be in shops throughout Thailand, and SE Asia shortly.

My book was inspired by a blog, which I began on ThaiVisa last year, and although it has changed a lot since that incarnation it owes a lot to this site. Thank you ThaiVisa.

post-40701-1200795047.jpeg

http://www.fictionasia.com/

http://www.bangkokbooks.com/

http://paulgarrigan.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to drop off a copy for Monk Gordon.  Haven't been up to see him for a couple months, will probably go early February. Usually stop by TESCO-LOTUS and grap him a pizza, large size.  Or if I've been down to Sukumvit a day or two prior to a visit, get him a Subway, Italian BMT, foot long, double meat, everything on it!

I met Gordon via the Lao-Hmong connection a few years back.

Oh, yes congrats on your success!!

Mac

Last Escape

Author : Garrigan Paul

ISBN : 978974-13-42426

Category : Asia Inside-Out

Pages : 198

Format : 130 x 198 mm

Description :

This is the true story of how a hopeless drunk found redemption in a Thai temple. He went there out of desperation and knew it to be his last hope. The Buddhist monks offered him what other treatment centers couldn’t.

The odds were stacked against him. All his previous attempts to quit his addiction ended in failure. Why should this time be any different?

The temple program was harsh but he quickly realises that his body and mind are rapidly healing. He dares to hope that maybe this could really work.

Price : 395 Baht / US$ 13.17

Monk Gordon ... wow. He has been at the Temple forever.

seonai Platinum Member

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Hey Garro, are you in to publishing some stuff about Tuberculosis related to probs in SE Asia ??? Also could you just clearly state the name of the temple again please

garro Platinum Member

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Hey Garro, are you in to publishing some stuff about Tuberculosis related to probs in SE Asia ??? Also could you just clearly state the name of the temple again please

Seonai, the name of the temple is Wat Thamkrabok.

I can't say that I've ever considered publishing stuff about TB.

As a nurse I looked after people with the conditon, but I wouldn't claim to know that much about it.

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