Sunday, December 7, 2008

Far from Home: 20 years in Exile

The life and views of a Burmese rebel and journalist

By Htet Aung Kyaw

A collection of essays written by a former student activist, rebel army commander and journalist in exile, Far From Home spans the life of Htet Aung Kyaw from his flight to rebel-controlled areas in 1988 to the hardships of jungle life, the early days of exile radio and his work as a journalist for the Democratic Voice of Burma. Htet Aung Kyaw describes his encounters with rebel fighters and Burmese political figures, from the God's Army twins to intelligence officials, and delves into such issues as media freedom, international responsibility and the role of the Burmese exile community. Mixing personal reminiscences and political analysis, Htet Aung Kyaw looks back over the past 20 years of the struggle for democracy in Burma and questions the future of the movement.

The book will launch in Chinng Mai on 10-December.




2 comments:

Sai Maw said...

Who the hell are you? I don't like to read the stupid book. Look at yourself bear leg, you rote that book for what? for you? for people? for country? I don't know what about that.

Unknown said...

Dear Sai;

I don't understand why you are making such a commit on Htet's book.I believe we don't have to be hero to write a book for the whatever experience of your own.Be open minded Sai..be a grown up.For we all are suffering under that oppressed Dictator's and need to appreciated eachother's work to against that Dictator.If you don't like Htet's..just pass by...Sai..no one is perfect..right?....I believe that you are not one of the slave of those Dictator to make such a commit on one of our democratic comrade...My Name is Hla...Sai...I chalance you to call me if you dare .....call me at 806-290-8359 in USA.