aung san suu kyi

Profiles the life and achievements of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.

A biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Gen. AungSan who helped to win the independence of Burma, and describes her work to establish democracy for her nation.

When Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for working to bring democracy to Myanmar, she was unable to attend the ceremony held in her honor, she was under house arrest for the very work that earned her the prize. Ultimately, Suu Kyi spent fifteen years incarcerated, but her faith in peaceful resistance never wavered. This book explains the struggle to bring democracy to Myanmar, profiles Suu Kyi and her activism, and examines the complexity of her unfolding legacy.

A biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.

Profiles the life and achievements of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.

Aung San SuuKyi is a world-renowned, inspirational symbol of Burmese courage. Her dedication to a democratic Burma was unshaken by spending fifteen years under house arrest. Released in 2010, she remained unshaken in her beliefs and many look to her to lead Burma into democracy.

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

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