Americans On A Klong: A Memoir - Softcover

Rosenfield, Madonna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492751065 ISBN 13: 9781492751069

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

AMERICANS ON A KLONG is about a marriage that is smoldering with deceit in Bangkok, Thailand, while the Vietnam War is flaring with live ammunition in Southeast Asia. Roger, a retired US Air Force fighter pilot, returns to his love of flying when Air America, the CIA airline, hires him to take on their motto "Anything, Anywhere, Anytime -- Professionally." A compound of tropical flowers and foliage has a klong (waterway) with a dock, and a two story house, which is home to Roger, Amy and their two sons. Adjacent quarters house three servants. The boys learn to speak Thai fluently and fill the yard with playmates of worldwide nationalities. The Wakeman home is popular as a haven for a steady flow of pilots on Rest and Relaxation, and visiting Friends of Friends. The family’s three gibbons perform trapeze artistry, and are the favorite pets among all the unusual animals in the park-like setting. The loveless marriage is tempered by foreign living, humor, and Amy's freedom to explore the world.

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About the Author

I, Madonna Rosenfield, do not do creative writing, but creative living and write about it. My love of adventure made my husband a fighter, test, U-2 pilot attractive. I wanted to join him in his comfort anywhere in the world. AMERICANS ON A KLONG describes my seven years in Bangkok, Thailand, investigating, marveling, joining, learning and taking notes. Using the pseudonym, Amy, allows me to be more objective. Then too, there are a couple others named Madonna. One always has her halo on straight while mine falls to the side occasionally, but unlike another, do know I wear my garters on the inside.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1492751065
• ISBN 13: 9781492751069
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 650