If you must visit Burma while it remains under the rule of the iniquitous junta, do so with the express intention of bearing witness to the tragedy and suffering of its people. Simply put, Burma Chronicles is the most enlightening and insightful book on Burma in years. Emma Henderson, IndependentĪs a counterpoint to the often inaccessible news stories about the country, this is an excellent portrait of a little-understood land, and makes for a deeply original and fascinating piece of travel writing Daily Telegraph Burma Chronicles last edited by pikahyper on 08/26/21 03:38AM View full history Graphic novel. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Burma Chronicles) recounts Andres harrowing experience in Hostage, a book that attests to the power of one mans determination in the face of a hopeless situation. Guy Delisles newest travelogue revolves around a year spent in Burma (also known as Myanmar) with his wife and son. Burma Chronicles (Kindle Edition) Published May 4th 2017 by Vintage Digital. It’s insightful and is able to carry the weight of Burma’s troublesome history, enabling the reader to learn about the real lives of Burmese people, through a mix of current affairs and, surprisingly considering the subject, humour. From the critically acclaimed author of Pyongyang and Shenzen, Burma Chronicles is a masterful graphic novel, and a timely and incisive portrait of a country on the tipping point.

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