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.
Explores the history of Burma, discussing centuries of imperialism, war, and global isolation; examining the emerging democracy movement; and theorizing about the country's economic and social future.
The final volume of Elie Weisel's memoirs, discussing his life and actions since 1969 when he made the decision to become a militant advocate for Holocaust survivors and the disenfranchised throughout the world.
Tells the life story of Aung San Suu Kyi, a political prisoner in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, who was placed under house arrest for attempting to free her country from a military dictatorship.