DCO Thailand

Cities of Angels
From LA to Bangkok the Irish Way
Charlie Herald

A True Story.

Waking up with a mind distilled from an evening's over indulgence, this Irish-born Los Angeles resident, discovered he unintentionally booked a flight on the internet to rendezvous with his father in Bangkok. So begins a whimsical, self-unearthing and true family tale, set against a backdrop of three Cities of Angels: Los Angeles, Bangkok and Ballycastle, Ireland.

Chronicled from both a resident's and a cultural rubbernecker's perspective, the narrator recounts: calling the Vice President of the United States a w****r, in person; assaulting a Hollywood leading man; a near-death experience with an LA street gang; riverdancing with Malaysian villagers; father's life-altering participation in the Bali bombing; spending the night with an IRA terrorist; prostitution; transsexual experiences and numerous comedic, cultural contradictions.

The book is written in 'real time', allowing the reader a passenger's insight, which educates about three cultures, entertains, inspires and hopefully connects with their own experiences.

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These blurbs about book appeared in 'Pattaya Mail' and 'Easy Reader', Los Angeles. It's available in Bookazine, Asia and Siam Bookstores, and a few chapters can be read on website www.ThailandIreland.com.
“Hark the Herald angels sing – Charlie Herald is a
true Irish storyteller so let’s hope Charlie’s angels
remain in fine voice for the sales of an interesting
book.”
- Pattaya Mail.


"Herald definitely has an unusual way with words. You
will laugh out loud; wherever you are reading. I
guarantee it. I think Herald’s true gift as a
storyteller is his ability to keep you tucked in his
pocket. This very personal style makes you feel
grateful for the ride.”
- Easy Reader, Los Angeles.


“That’s a great book Charlie!...I bought it in Bangkok
a few weeks back. Very funny!...It’s like a wee pub in
paper form.”
- Gerry Nolan, Ireland (Thailand resident).


"Even if I hated the book – which I loved - the last
two pages made me cry and were well worth the cost.
I'll recommend this to anyone, regardless of their
background."
- Wendy, Australia.


“Reading “Cities of Angels…” I couldn’t help but laugh
and cry. Laugh, because it was so funny. Cry, because
I couldn’t stop laughing.”
- Andrew, England