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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about The Lady. September 16, 2012

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A Quick Tip by Sharrie

A movie made in end 2011 about the life of Aung San Suu Kyi which stars Michelle Yeoh. I watched it on my flight from Singapore to Hong Kong just last week. Am surprised to not find the movie here on … more

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FreeDom4 reviewed Than Shwe: Unmasking Burma's Tyrant. September 29, 2010

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This isn't a biography, it's a human rights campaign

The authors of this biography, Benedict Rogers and Jeremy Woodrum, are leading activists in the campaign to overthrow their subject's regime. This is a recipe for a lack of objectivity at best, and … more

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FreeDom4 reviewed Than Shwe: Unmasking Burma's Tyrant. September 16, 2010

This isn't a biography, it's a human rights campaign

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btdenyer reviewed Burma Chronicles. November 05, 2009

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Great book; wonderful drawings

Once I started this book, I couldn't stop sneaking off to read it. It actually sucked me in and my whole world for 3 days was Burma, in black and white, Not much else to say except … more

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FreeDom4 reviewed Beyond the Last Village: A Journey Of.... January 21, 2006

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Beyond the Last Village: A Journey Of Discovery In

A great book from a true conservation pioneer

This is really an inspiring book. While some people debate whether any environmental work in Burma is worth it, Rabinowitz shows how through perseverance and dedication one can make a positive difference … more

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FreeDom4 reviewed Myanmar. December 19, 2005

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Stop the moralizing - the people of Burma will thank you

I have been to Burma several times and I know the people I have talked to appreciate my going and communicating their concerns to the world. I believe I can say, with all appropriate humility, that I … more

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FreeDom4 reviewed Burma, the State of Myanmar. March 26, 2005

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A great analysis

Prof Steinberg presents one of the few unbiased studies of Burma. Being familiar with a wide variety of authors on Burma, I know of no others who can so delicately balance his critique of the Burmese … more

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FreeDom4 reviewed Burma's Modern Tragedy. January 28, 2005

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Excellent Study of Burma

This book is a great compilation of modern pieces from authors across the Burma field, from academics to activists. Khin Oo's piece on corruption and economics in particular stands out as well researched … more

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