Mind over matter
Not many Thai books address the issue of mental illness. But breaking the taboo came Reung Lao Jark Phoo Kao Nam Kaeng (Tales From The Tip Of An Iceberg), a memoir from Khaisri Wisutthipinetr based on her experience of being treated for bipolar disorder. She recovered from the illness five years ago, and her book won last year’s Naiin Book Award in the non-fiction category. It still holds strong…