Ira Sukrungruang
This Jade World
This Jade World
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This Jade World is a memoir that explores a Thai American's journey of self-discovery after a divorce. It was a 2022 Eric Hoffer Book Awards Finalist in Memoir and a 2021 Foreword Indies Finalist. The author questions the nature of love and heartbreak, exploring the vulnerability of being human.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2021
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
This Jade World is a captivating memoir that delves into the life of a Thai American man named Ira Sukrungruang, who has experienced a series of transformative events. Ira married young to an older poet, but on their twelfth anniversary, he received a letter asking for a divorce, sending him into a deep despair. As he struggled to define himself without the person who had shaped him into the person he is, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery.
During his annual visits to Thailand, Ira gave in to his physical and emotional urges, seeking comfort in the bodies of others. He fought off the impulse to disappear and vanish, instead embracing the possibility of a new life with new possibilities.
Through his travels in Thailand, ancient temples, lush greenery, and the confines of strangers' beds and couches, This Jade World chronicles a year of mishap, exploration, and experimentation. It explores themes of self-discovery, love, heartbreak, and vulnerability, questioning the very nature of these profound human experiences.
Ira's journey is filled with mishaps, both physical and emotional, as he navigates the complexities of his relationship with his wife and his own identity. He seeks solace in the body, many bodies, and eventually finds a modicum of understanding. Through his exploration, he begins to challenge the stereotypes of the sexless Asian man and imagines a new life with new possibilities.
This Jade World is a powerful and poignant exploration of the human experience, offering a glimpse into the depths of love, heartbreak, and vulnerability. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of self-discovery.
Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496226013
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