Pascal Khoo Thwe describes his remarkable childhood in
Phekhon, "the only Catholic town in Burma." His new book
is From the Land of Green Ghosts.
Events: Pascal Khoo Thwe will be interviewed by Isaiah Sheffer and then someone will read from his book at Symphony Space tonight at 7 pm (95th and Broadway) – info: 212-864-1414
Music: Music of Myanmar “Song of the Rain”
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I have read this book and can only think that Pascal has created a sacred memorial to his family, to Moe, Aung Than, Edward Byan, to the Padaung and to Birmania. His Journey was one that has given the world the gift of his remembrance.
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