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Land of a Thousand Eyes: The Subtle Pleasures of Everyday Life in Myanmar

Land of a Thousand Eyes: The Subtle Pleasures of Everyday Life in Myanmar
By Peter Olszewski

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A vivid, insider’s account of one of the most inaccessible and mysterious countries in Asia, this book looks beyond topographical features to discover the psyche of the people of Myanmar. Appointed to train local journalists for 18 months at the English-language weekly The Myanmar Times, and despite a measure of danger in accepting the assignment, Peter Olszewski throws himself into the daily life and culture of Yangon—even finding himself in a real-life, fairy-tale romance. Myanmar has recently been the focus of humanitarian and political outrage in developed countries, and this book gives a surprising, new perspective on the question of democratization.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #749557 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-12-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 264 pages

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About the Author

Peter Olszewski is the author of A Dozen Dopey Yarns and Salute to the Humble Yabbie. He has worked as a freelance journalist, radio broadcaster, communications lecturer, and journalism trainer in Yangon, Myanmar.

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Land of a Thousand Eyes4
This is a very intimate look into the present culture of Myanmar. The author, a journalist, accesses the ways of the Burmese as well as any forigner is able. It is not a traveloge so much as a narrative on the ways of the people.Perhpas I would have enjoyed more information on the politcs or land but there is much to gain in understanding the culture. Also throws in some opportunites to re-examine aspects of democracy. An enjoyable read.

Land of a Thousand Eyes5
This book shouldn't be judged on whether it includes sufficient condemnations of the government of Myanmar. It's about the personal journey of an individual who experienced a year's stay in that country. I thought this book was fascinating. I could hardly put it down.

Great glimpse of Myanmar5
One of the better Travel books I have read in awhile. Book was very easy to read and gives one a good glimpse of life in modern day Myanmar, as seen from the eyes of one individual. I highly recommend this book for anyone considering traveling to Myanmar. I liked how it seemed every chapter gave me as a reader, a view of all the different aspects of Myanmar life. From past and present politics, family life, romance and courting, street life, hotels, bussiness, minority groups, etc.. A really good read!