No Iron Bars A Cage – by Ma Thanegi

Nor Iron Bars A Cage is a moving memoir written by the acclaimed Burmese artist and author Ma Thanegi recounting her three years in Yangon’s notorious Insein Prison. Arrested for her role as a personal assistant to Aung San Suu Kyi, Thanegi provides a rare and defiant look at resilience.

Condition: Excellent condition, tight binding, and clean pages
Author: Ma Thanegi
Publisher: ThingsAsian Press
Publication Date: January 28, 2013
ISBN-13: 978-1934159507
Format: Softcover – 175 pages – 22cm x 14cm

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No Iron Bars A Cage – by Ma Thanegi

No Iron Bars A Cage – by Ma Thanegi – Rather than a tale of despair, this is a story of extraordinary dignity. It explores how a diverse group of women, from political activists to street vendors, used their shared Buddhist values and Myanmar’s cultural heritage to create a nurturing community behind bars. Through humor, shared food, and an unbreakable spirit, they proved that while walls can hold a body, they cannot cage a mind at peace. A vital read for anyone interested in the strength of the human spirit and the cultural heart of Southeast Asia.