Bleeding Mountains of Nepal: A story of corruption, greed, misuse of power and resources [Paperback]

Aditya Shrestha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 2001

Whether it is politics, journalism or literature the most talked about topic today is undoubtedly corruption. This book deals with it throughout.Each page of Bleeding Mountains of Nepal is a ghastly tale of how the country is run by people whose unsaturated greed and avarice for power and perks and their dereliction of duty may be unmatched by anyone anywhere in the world.The book is a verification of how national resources, funds and revenue, foreign loans and assistance are pillaged, pilfered, plundered, abducted, swindled, embezzled, robbed, looted and predated by the very bottom to the top level in the government machinery and also by those outside the government.The whole book is a document of how the country is being fleeced, milked and wrenched at all times by the insiders, outsiders, donor agencies and the NGOs.It speaks of Nepal and its teeming millions squirming below the poverty line, forever exploited. It is a story of Nepals failed development of the last fifty yearsthe tears behind the smilethe smile that does not reach the eyes.It is particularly helpful to those who want to write, study and research on corruption and mismanagement in Nepal.

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About the Author

Aditya Man Shrestha, 64, is one of the most outspoken and widely traveled journalists of Nepal. During his 40 years of writing at home and abroad, he incurred ire from the dishonest and corrupt officials of his country but earned international acclaim for being fair and objective in his judgment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (April 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595181694
• ISBN-13: 978-0595181698
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,281,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars an interesting, eye opening read, March 6, 2004

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This review is from: Bleeding Mountains of Nepal: A story of corruption, greed, misuse of power and resources (Paperback)

The accounts in this book document how corruption has infiltrated governance in Nepal and why the book's title is right on the money.

It is an easy read and anyone who has any interest in Nepal's development is sure to feel angry after reading it. I encourage everyone interested in the state of affairs in South Asia's least famous country (my Nepal, my pride) to read this book.

It must be acknowledged that the writer has taken a bold step by bringing forward stories of the situations he has experienced. However, if i remember correctly, there are no recommendations for new policy in the book, it is mostly a series of accounts. No doubt, any series of policy solutions that someone else may come up with have to taken with a grain of salt. But it would be interesting to read a bit more about what can be done. But that's a story for another book.

In conclusion, I highly recommend this book.