Aung San Suu Kyi Book order
June 19, 1945
Aung San Suu Kyi's life has been profoundly shaped by the legacy of her father, a national hero of Burma, and her own unwavering commitment to the nonviolent struggle for democracy and human rights. Returning to Burma in 1988 to care for her ailing mother, she emerged as a central figure opposing military dictatorship. Her resolve and steadfastness, despite extended periods of house arrest, have inspired her nation and become a symbol of hope for the restoration of civilian rule and freedom. Her vision for Burma is rooted in principles of peace and justice.
- 2014
- 2009
Freedom from Fear
- 374 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Collects writings from the Nobel Peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. Bringing together her powerful speeches, letters and interviews, this collection gives a voice to Burma's 'woman of destiny', whose fate remains in the hands of her enemies.
- 2008
The Voice of Hope
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Aung San Suu Kyi is known for her courageous stand for democracy and human rights inside Burma (now Myanmar).
- 2001
In this work, outspoken business leader Anita Roddick brings together the voices of some of the most prominent authorities on the phenomenon of Globalization, including Susan George, David Korten and Naomi Klein. Full of images, this book gets right to the heart of the issue, exploding the myths that would have us believe Globalization is a force for good. Covering aspects of the subject as diverse as human rights, the environment, international finance, health, the food we eat and trade, the book combines medium-length articles with quotes, case notes and interviews. This book constitutes a call to action, showing how each and every one of us can take on the corporate.
- 1997
Letters from Burma
- 209 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Reveals the impact of political decisions on the people of Burma, from the terrible cost to the children of imprisoned dissidents - allowed to see their parents for only fifteen minutes every fortnight - to the effect of inflation on the national diet and of state repression on traditions of hospitality.
- 1995
Freedom from Fear and Other Writings. Forew. by Vaclav Havel and Desmond Tutu
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Aung San Suu Kyi, a human rights activist and leader of Burma's National League for Democracy, has been under house arrest since 1989. This collection of her writings expresses her hopes and fears for her people.
