burma

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A well-tempered heart

a novel
Lawyer Julia Win, whose father was born in Burma, suffers a crisis as a voice in her head starts the meaning of her life, as a young mother, Nu Nu, of 1950s Burma sees her two sons recruited as child soldiers in country's civil war.

Prayer of peace

relief & resistance in Burma's war zones
2008
Looks at the struggles of the Karen people of Southeast Asia, particularly their displacement as a result of actions by the Burmese military.

No time for dreams

living in Burma under military rule
2009
Burmese journalist San San Tin tells of her experiences growing up and living in Burma, describing her personal and family life, her community, and her struggles against the oppressive dictatorship and chauvinistic traditions in her country.

For us surrender is out of the question

a story from Burma's never-ending war
2010
Mac McClelland draws on her travels in Thailand and her interactions with the associates of a United States-designated terrorist organization to explore the origins, impact, and implications of the war against Burma's dictatorship.

Aung San Suu Kyi

2014
"Presents the biography of Aung San Suu Kyi against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.

Letters from Burma

2010
A collection of letters in which Aung San Suu Kyi reflects on the seasons, scenery, customs, festivities, and people of Burma.

Aung San Suu Kyi

2012
A biography of activist Aung San Suu Kyi, who has fought for years to bring democracy to the people of Myanmar.

Make-believe tales

a folk tale from Burma
1991
Four animals challenge a traveller to a tale-telling contest, which Princess Learned-in-the-Law must adjudicate.

Life in Burma military prisons

memoir of a pro-democracy advocate
2005
The author describes his experiences during the eight and a half years he was incarcerated in three military prisons in Burma.

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