American Girl

By Leonard Strong

The story follows the life of a twenty-year-old Thai woman working as a "bar girl" in Bangkok. She narrates her daily experiences, which involve romantic encounters with wealthy older Western men, and her desire to escape her current life by moving to America. Her role as a "yacht girl" is also detailed, revealing the social strata and the transactional nature of these relationships. The core conflict stems from her deep-seated need to secure a financially stable future, primarily through marrying a rich man, which is essential for her own prosperity and to support her aging family. She grapples with the emotional and practical realities of her chosen path, seeking a better life while navigating the cultural expectations and limitations of being a Thai working-class woman.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GBC2JQFG
• ISBN13: 9798279244720
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"