Author: Patrick Teoh
Publisher: ZI Publications
ISBN: 9789675266157
Back Cover text
If there's one truly authentic Malaysian voice expounding on all that he loves and hates in this multicultural, maddening country, it's Patrick Teoh. With his trademark razor-sharp wit, Teoh, in his aptly-named Teohlogy articles (previously published in the now defunct Off The Edge magazine from the years 2005 to 2010), shares his views on Malaysian life, tropical affairs and issues that concern the ordinary Malaysian, with a generous sprinkling of realism, humour and provocation.
Some call him a cynic (or an old grump, or a ...never mind, it's a long list!) but Teohlogy is all about telling it as it is, warts and all. Be it the farcical antics of politicians or the perils of public transport, Teoh's candid, no-holds-barred perspectives will not only have readers chuckling in recognition but also realising the obstacles of a young nation like Malaysia.
From his hilarious catch phrases dunked in Malaysian sirap bandung to his digs at the powers-that-be and Malaysians themselves, Teohlogy presents a Malaysia with all its flaws but hopes that we will not give up trying to understand the idiosyncrasies of this beguiling country. Can-ah?
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By looking at the book cover already give you some hint that this must be some funny reads. Damn like the cover. Eh, not many can pose for such face expression, some more used it as a cover on book provided you will not cursed by others.
Patrick's articles seem to be some sarcastic tok-kok stuffs but there are indeed truth in them. Last time, I only purchased Off The Edge (OTE) when there are some famous figures person or some articles seem interesting but also the reason I bought OTE is mainly to read Patrick's articles. Even though his articles is feature only in a page (last page of the magazine) but buying and read it on my own bed instead of standing in the magazine stall or bookstore do make out more laughter. There is a time where I got into his article so much I wanted to get back all the back issues of OTE. But now, thanks to ZI Publications, wahllaa!! all are in a book.
I know that the book launching is in Ikano Popular last Saturday but I just can't make it. there Sigh. Anyway, happy enough cause I have grab a copy of this marvelous book for only RM38. Worth it all.
Here are some chapters I liked the most:
You Give Me Now
Membeli-Boleh
A Day at the Zoo
We, the People
Dayung Sampan
Is That You, Santa?
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