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Overview
Returning to his native Burma -- a country fraught with political upheaval and laden with superstition -- Burmese American Kenneth Wong faces the cultural specters of his own past and the spirit of a land trapped in time. In the tradition of George Orwell, W. Somerset Maugham, and Paul Theroux, Wong portrays Burma as a beautiful and intriguing country that invites, frightens, teases, and haunts citizens and visitors alike. The courage, humor, and perseverance of the Burmese people and their endearing yet mysterious way of life are revealed in this moving account of a man rediscovering his culture.Synopsis
Returning to his native Burma -- a country fraught with political upheaval and laden with superstition -- Burmese American Kenneth Wong faces the cultural specters of his own past and the spirit of a land trapped in time. In the tradition of George Orwell, W. Somerset Maugham, and Paul Theroux, Wong portrays Burma as a beautiful and intriguing country that invites, frightens, teases, and haunts citizens and visitors alike. The courage, humor, and perseverance of the Burmese people and their endearing yet mysterious way of life are revealed in this moving account of a man rediscovering his culture.
Alan Clements
"Essential reading for anyone interested in this fascinating country, its people, and their ongoing 'revolution of the spirit.'" — (Alan Clements, author of The Voice of Hope)
Editorials
Alan Clements
"Essential reading for anyone interested in this fascinating country, its people, and their ongoing 'revolution of the spirit.'" — (Alan Clements, author of The Voice of Hope)Zarni
In witty and enlightening prose, Wong shines a light on a country filled with [people of] courage and grace.—founder of the Free Burma Coalition