“The
Thai language must have more expressions for the
heart than any other tongue. So the third edition
of Heart Talk, which has been greatly expanded,
will give your Thai Skills a triple bypass. Never
again will locals chuckle at your I-am-Tarzan Thai.
Now they’ll just giggle like leprechauns on
laughing gas at your off-key pronunciation.”
—Untamed Travel, October 2006
“Moore
has . . . voyaged deeply into the heart of his adopted
country, and this is nowhere more evident in his
one nonfiction book, the appropriately titled Heart
Talk. A groundbreaking exploration of Thai
culture, the volume was inspired by Moore’s
realization that the notion of heart, in all its
forms, is the central metaphor in the Thai language.”
—Georgia Straight
“The
book should prove an invaluable tool for both Thai
speakers and students of that language.”
—The Nation
“For
anyone who is interested in the Thai language this
is a fascinating book.”
—www.learningthai.com
“WOW.
Not only will this book help you express yourself
more in a Thai fashion, it also gives you an interesting
glimpse into the Thai psyche.”
—www.amazon.com reader's review
“Thais
are never at a loss for an exact heart phrase. However,
no Thai/English dictionary covers their full range
and subtlety. With its careful descriptions and
practical examples, Moore's book compre-hensively
fills the gap.”
—www.mangosauce.com
“Heart
Talk, a book indispensable for discerning Thai concepts
and phrases relating the word ‘heart’.”
—www.thaioasis.com
“If
you would like to learn more about the Thai language’s
rich and varied jai expressions, get yourself
a copy of the book Heart Talk by Christopher
G. Moore.”
—www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com
Praise for hearttalk