Thursday, 12 June 2008

about Burma ? level

I also read recently The Glass palace by Amitav Ghosh. I found it fascinating about the development of Burma from monarchy to secretive jhunta. The family saga over many generations made compulsive reading and I particularly enjoyed the parts which described the exiled royal family. The story brought us up to date with the great granddaughter of the family visiting Burma and hearing Aung san su Kyi opposing the current repressive goverment . It was a great read but maybe more for summer relaxing reading than personal study. If anyone else has read it, help me find a theme for PS which might encourage H students to use this because it is a great read.

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