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Title: Land of a Thousand Eyes: The Subtle Pleasures of Everyday Life in Myanmar
ISBN: 1741145074
Author:
Peter Olszewski
Publicate Date: 2006-12-01
Publish: 2006-12-01
List Price: $14.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Paperback
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1: An interesting view of another culture
This book was good. An interesting view of another culture and repressive political system. I enjoyed it. Not five stars, but four.
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2: Great glimpse of Myanmar
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!
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3: Land of a Thousand Eyes
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.
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4: A user in the Golden Land
This is a badly written book by a man who appears to have no conscience. He has a good time but manages to ignore, apparently without any qualms, the suffering around him. Olszewski was a collaborator with the Burmese dictatorship and sees nothing wrong with that. I am very sorry that I spent money buying this book.
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5: Land of a Thousand Eyes
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.
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