Once Upon a Monsoon

By A. Rashid Esoof

A STORY OF BURMA. Of a time of great political upheaval. The Coup D'Etat of 1962, that permanently established the rule of General Ne Win, set into motion a series of events that brought on the long suffering years for the people of Burma, affectionately called "The Land of the Golden Pagodas". The story movingly narrates the fears, hardships, bloodshed, loves and hatreds of the time. From the eyes of one, the story tells of the countless whose lives were forever transformed into the abyss. A country, that was the pride of South East Asia, was, in a very short span of time, thrust upon a path to become one of the poorest nations on earth. It is a must read for all who value the basic human right of Life, Liberty and the persuit of Happiness. It will be an eye opener for the many who know so little of this wonderful land. A true life chronicle not to be missed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1463658729
• ISBN13: 9781463658724
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"