Book Review A Broad Abroad In Thailand By Dodie Cross
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Book Review: A Broad Abroad in Thailand by Dodie Cross
Summary
Told with a delightful sense of humor, A Broad Abroad in Thailand by Dodie Cross is an engaging and entertaining read that goes beyond what the title suggests. We follow Dodie's adventurous journey to Thailand, a trip filled with unexpected twists and challenges. In hindsight, what appeared to be a promising opportunity was actually full of warning signs she missed along the way.
Review
The story begins with Dodie working a dull office job by day and part-time at a golf course in the evenings. It’s here she meets her future husband, the club Pro, Dick. Although their romance isn’t a whirlwind, they eventually become a couple. Dick, with his background in construction, lands a two-year contract for a project in Thailand, offering a free house and tax-free earnings. However, there's a catch: to receive full benefits, Dick must be married.
Dodie, ever the adventurous spirit, decides to marry and embark on this new chapter. Love, she reckons, can be figured out later!
Upon arrival in Thailand, Dodie quickly discovers that the "land of smiles" has its challenges. The company compound they must live in feels far from paradise. The manager’s wife enforces a stifling array of rules, essentially controlling the lives of employees and their families. Mandatory meetings, shopping trips, card games, and parties fill their calendar.
Dodie, naturally rebellious, resists the confines of this lifestyle. Compounding her stress, she learns that Dick is a 60-year-old with an insatiable appetite for sex. As pressures mount at home and from management, an unexpected health issue adds to her troubles.
A Broad Abroad in Thailand is a joy to read, with its witty prose and humorous take on cultural encounters, especially the charming Pidgin English exchanges with the local Thai people. Dodie’s resilience in overcoming both minor and major hurdles makes this book a must-read for anyone considering life abroad. Her story is a reminder that challenges in a foreign land can be magnified compared to those at home.
About the Author
Dodie Cross is a freelance writer acclaimed for her work in writing and poetry. Her accolades include the Southern California Writer’s Conference First Place Award for "Best Nonfiction" and First Place in their inaugural Poetry Award. Her articles have earned her both first and second place prizes. Dodie has traveled extensively, writing about her experiences in countries like Iran and Thailand, as well as American locales like New Orleans and Lake Chelan, Washington. Her upcoming book, One Strappy-Sandaled Foot Ahead of the Mullahs: An Expat's Life in Iran Before and During the Revolution, is eagerly anticipated.
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