One Foot in Laos

by Dervla Murphy

Book Overview

Nestled between Vietnam to the east, Myanmar and China to the north, Thailand to the west and Cambodia to the south, Laos has long suffered from the depredations of its larger neighbors. But the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585671436
• ISBN13: 9781585671434
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Overlook Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Good read, but could have been better

Murphy presents a candid portrait of Laos as it is today. Contrary to what the other reviewers have to say, she is a good observer and writes accurately. As a Lao, I can say that is true. The book is enjoyable.The only problem with Murphy's writing is her quaint outlook that bemoans even benign development. It seems she'd be happiest in a world without cars, television or money. Unfortunately she will not find that in Laos or anywhere else, though she may keep travelling and keep trying.