Land of a Thousand Eyes: The Subtle Pleasures of Everyday Life in Myanmar [Paperback]

Peter Olszewski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006

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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About the Author

Peter Olszewski is the author of A Dozen Dopey Yarns and Salute to the Humble Yabbie. He has worked as a freelance journalist, radio broadcaster, communications lecturer, and journalism trainer in Yangon, Myanmar.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741145074
• ISBN-13: 978-1741145076
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,121,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > Travel > Asia > Myanmar

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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Land of a Thousand Eyes, January 11, 2007

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S. Gottlieb (lancaster, pa United States) - See all my reviews
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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.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Land of a Thousand Eyes, August 29, 2007

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Walter F. Davison (USA) - See all my reviews
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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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting view of another culture, March 11, 2008

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Bob (CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Land of a Thousand Eyes: The Subtle Pleasures of Everyday Life in Myanmar (Paperback)

This book was good. An interesting view of another culture and repressive political system. I enjoyed it. Not five stars, but four.