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Struggle For Freedom: Aung San Suu Kyi - A Biography
Struggle For Freedom: Aung San Suu Kyi - A Biography
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Just like Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of Burma's democracy movement, Aung San Suu Kyi has become an icon for freedom - throughout the world, she is associated with a peaceful struggle for democracy and human rights. But what is she really like? What drives her to make such enormous personal sacrifices for her country? In Struggle For Freedom, journalist and author Jesper Bengtsson draws a portrait of one of the most talked about political personalities of our times. He describes her background as the daughter of Burma's liberation hero Aung San, the years in England and New York and her return to Burma in the 1980s. The military junta placed her under house arrest as early as 1989. Yet she remained as a uniting factor for Burma's democracy movement. Internationally her fame grew the longer she was under house arrest. Bengtsson demonstrates that Aung San Suu Kyi's magnetism is a matter of charisma and courage, but also that she personifies one of the major questions of our time: what conditions are necessary for the emergence of democracy out of profoundly authoritarian systems?
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A compelling biography of Burma's peaceful democracy icon.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about resilient leadership and the quest for democracy, this biography offers a detailed glimpse into Aung San Suu Kyi's life and relentless pursuit of freedom. It reflects on her personal sacrifices and the political challenges she faced, illuminating the profound impact one individual can have in fighting authoritarian rule. This book might resonate with those interested in political history, human rights, and inspiring personal stories.