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This book is a collection of stories set in Asia, inspired by the author's travels to China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines.The stories are about people from all walks of life, from young lovers to old friends, from farmers to factory workers, from cooks to merchants. They are stories about hope, love, loss, compassion, and redemption. They are stories about the human experience, told from a uniquely Asian perspective.The stories in this book are diverse and thought-provoking. They explore the different cultures and traditions of Asia, as well as the challenges and triumphs of the people who live there.In "The Beauty in the Painting," a young woman in an ancient painting wrecks havoc on the wicked. In "Ah Mei and the City," a young woman from a rural village leaves home to pursue her dreams in the big city. In "Dr. Chan's Homecoming," an elderly doctor returns to his hometown in China after many years away and discovers a gift. And in "Lucky Louie in the Golden Triangle," a cook uses his creativity to escape the clutches of a drug lord.These are just some of the stories in this book. Each one is a unique and unforgettable tale that will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of Asia.If you are interested in learning more about Asia, or if you simply enjoy a good story, then you will want to read this book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience the rich culture and diversity of Asia.Kim's first book, "Where Chingchoks Chirp", is a memoir, a collection of essays about his childhood days in Bangkok."The Beauty in the Painting" is Kim's second book published by Archway Publishing.

Bangkok in the 1950s and early 1960s was a relatively small city consisting of exotic temples and palaces built in bygone days surrounded by rows of commercial and residential shophouses. Author Kim Pao Yu, a child born into a traditional Northern Chinese family, writes about his parents, their origins in Shandong, and how they escaped the war and communism in China to settle in Bangkok.In Where Chingchoks Chirp, a collection of essays, he shares his parents' beliefs and values, their hopes and joys, and their struggles to ensure a better life for their children. Raised in a shophouse where his parents owned an antique and furniture store, situated in a compound inhabited by immigrant Chinese from Swatow, Kim describes everyday activities-the myriad vendors who sold their goods and services, the neighborhood children and the games they played, and how they celebrated holidays and festivals. The selections also cover the food and recipes his mother left as a legacy; his memories of people and experiences encountered while growing up; and his adventures at an American school as a local Chinese boy attending with the children of American expatriate and military families that shaped his thinking as he left Bangkok for higher learning in the United States.Where Chingchoks Chirp shares the sights, sounds, and smells of the bygone days of Bangkok, now a modern, bustling city that still retains much of its past.