Letters from Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi
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Letters from Burma
Published
1997
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pages
209
ISBN-10
0140264035
Description
For the last fiftenn years of Burma's traumatic history, Aung San Suu Kyi has been the inspirational leader of attempts to restore democracy to her country. In these fifty-two pieces she paints a vivid, poignant yet fundamentally optimistic picture of her native land. She evokes the country's seasons and scenery, customs and festivities, and describes an inspirational pilgrimage to the Buddhist abbot of Thamanya. She celebrates the courageous army officers, academics and actors who have supported the National League for Democracy, often at great personal risk, and she sets out a comprehensive programme for economic reform. A passionate advocate of better health care and education, and the need for ethical foreign investment in Burma's future, Aung San Suu Kyi reveals an acute insight into the impact of political decisions on ordinary people's lives. She examines the terrible traumas inflicted on children of imprisoned dissidents - children allowed to see their parents for fifteen minutes every fortnight - the effect of inflation on the national diet and of state repression on traditions of hospitality. One woman's vision, humanity and commitment to political and ethnic harmony won her party an overwhelming victory in the elections of May 1990; every facet of her personality is powerfully displayed here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Letters from Burma?
This edition of Letters from Burma has approximately 209 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Letters from Burma?
For most readers, Letters from Burma typically takes between 4h 21m and 2h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Letters from Burma?
The estimated word count for Letters from Burma is approximately 52,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Letters from Burma?
Letters from Burma was written by Aung San Suu Kyi.
When was Letters from Burma published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.