Preuksa Mata : Suffering Mother

    In thai literary circles the nom de plume Chanwalee come up often, with the author's works continuing to add variety and substance to the body of local literature. Awarding the Chommanard Book Prize to Chanwalee also confirms the importance of the prize, as it not only helps new writers make a name for themselves but also supports established, to grade female authors.

    Revealing the identity of Dok Mali - the preuksa Mata of the final chapter -takes courage. This book has the ability to help mother and children understand the emotional complexes caused by upbringing, and can hopefully play a healing role in the process. Preuksa Mata is highly readable non-fiction and is also a fascinating work of psychoanalysis.

- Chommanard Book Prize Excellence Award (Non-fiction)