Aung San Suu Kyi: Standing up for Democracy in Burma ANNOTATION
A biography which traces the life of the Burmese political activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
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A biography which traces the life of the Burmese political activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
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Children's Literature - Martha Shaw
Ninety-seven peace prizes have been awarded since 1901, and only ten have gone to women. Aung San Suu Kyi recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, daughter of a Burmese freedom fighter, continued her father's fight for self-rule by opposing the repressive dictatorship in power over the last thirty years. Born into a politically active family, she also developed an interest in politics, studying at Oxford, and working briefly for the United Nations. Her opposition to the ruling dictatorship impelled her return to Burma where the people welcomed her leadership. This move so threatened the SLORC, the ruling council, that she was placed under house arrest for five years. Throughout her ordeals, Aung San Suu Kyi followed the non-violent examples of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. When first arrested, she underwent a twelve-day hunger strike to call attention to fellow jailed protesters. Readers will be well served by this fine biography showcasing a life of principle and sacrifice. Clear and thorough, this is an excellent introduction to a modern Asian woman and to her country, culture and politics for middle school readers and above. It is part of the "Women Changing the World" series.
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