Land of a Thousand Eyes: The Subtle Pleasures of Everyday Life in Myanmar | 
 enlarge | Author: Peter Olszewski
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 554412
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 264
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 1741145074
Dewey Decimal Number: 070.92
EAN: 9781741145076
ASIN: 1741145074
Publication Date: December 1, 2006
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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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An interesting view of another culture March 12, 2008
This book was good. An interesting view of another culture and repressive political system. I enjoyed it. Not five stars, but four.
 Great glimpse of Myanmar February 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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!
Land of a Thousand Eyes August 29, 2007
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
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.
 A user in the Golden Land August 18, 2007
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
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.
Land of a Thousand Eyes January 11, 2007
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
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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