"SIAM WAS OUR HOME is a fascinating
book. I could not stop reading it for a couple of hours after it
arrived. Your mother was a remarkable woman." [She commented
that she and her brother were in two of the Kodai School pictures.]
Myrtle H., CA
"Reading (each story) about her
life in Siam allowed me to visualize as if I were actually there,
and reminded me of my life in the Philippines in my younger years."
Lydia V., WA
"I found the book to be of exceptional
education value, especially for someone who was born in Bangkok
like me - how much things have changed in such a relatively short
time period!"
Ken M., HI
"The pictures in your book brought
back a flood of memories, smells, sights, sounds! (of a trip in
1971). So much that has changed and so much that has stayed the
same from the 1930s to the '70s Remarkable!
Ilana W., WA
"The book is so fascinating. It's
doubly exciting when one knows some of the cast. I read the book
nearly non-stop, neglecting sleep, food, and chores so must now
return to real life. Your mother was an incredible person, for her
time or for any time. No wonder she begat so many unusual and adventurous
children and grandchildren." Nancy S., WA
"I was just fascinated by the very
generous use of details, photographs and other exhibits…the book
is one of the better history books I've seen in quite some time"
Alex L., Assoc. Technical Fellow, Integrated Defense Systems with
Boeing, CA
"Your descriptions of the heat,
the humidity, and the bugs sure took me back…Edna was much more
gracious and accepting of the conditions than I was…I particularly
enjoyed the pictures. What a treasure to pass down to family and
anyone interested in 'adventurous women'".
Susan B., CA
"I am thoroughly enjoying your book
[SWOH], especially because your mother's voice shines through with
such candor. I am currently working as a travel journalist in Australia,
where I am also undertaking a PhD degree in literary studies. My
doctorate topic is Western writing about Thailand, so I will be
including your book in my thesis. I think it is very important as
an historical - and literary - document of the experiences of 'farangs'
in early 20th century Siam."
Caron J., Aust.
"Her style of writing gave depth
and character to those she met and to the sights and culture she
beheld. Edna was truly a remarkable woman, unlike any I have known,
much less been related to."
"Wood" McC., CA
"It was a wonderful book…about an
exceptional person and her family; it was full of so many fascinating
things beyond my knowledge and experience."
Genevieve G., CA
"What a delightful surprise!…I read
it through in just a few sittings. Not until I read Edna's story
did I appreciate the charm and adventure of her life."
Russell W., CA [son of Edna's sister Leslie]
"Mary Stanton has written a historical
book that comes alive with the turning of every page. I feel that
I know every member of her family and have a profound feeling now
for the Thailand of that era."
Sheila L., WA
"Your mother was obviously a very
literate woman as evidenced by her lovely prose…this is a time and
place that can only be experienced in a book written by someone
with an insider's view."
Teri S., WA
