Whispers of Hope

Name: Whispers of Hope
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9789814954259
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A Family Memoir of Myanmar

By Chris Mabey

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In Whispers of Hope, author Chris Mabey shares an intimate memoir that explores themes of personal growth and resilience. Offering a glimpse into his life's pivotal moments, the book captures how he navigated challenges and found strength through transformative experiences. Written with candour and insight, it's a testament to the enduring power of hope.
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Whispers of Hope

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The story of Myanmar in a way not heard before, seen through the eyes of a Burmese family spanning the twentieth century.

As a British teenager, I meet a beautiful Burmese girl on the school bus. Her family self-exiled in 1964, soon after the military coup, to start a new life in England. My fascination is fired for this far-off land.

How did Burma, with such a regal past, swathed in natural beauty and populated by a people of unmistakable poise and serenity, slide into repression and obscurity? How can the upbeat memories of April's parents be reconciled with Myanmar's current malaise?

Over 16 years, I recorded the oral history, anecdotes, and reminiscences of her family, who were eyewitnesses to momentous events in mid-century Burma. These, together with more recent conversations with Aung San Suu Kyi and a range of Burmese millennials, provide a unique portrait of Myanmar stretching back to April's great, great grandfather in 1852.

For all the woes of this country, whispers of hope can be heard.

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Whispers of Hope by Chris Mabey is warmly praised for its refreshing, vibrant, and compassionate exploration of Myanmar through personal and vivid narratives. Reviews highlight the book's unique perspective, blending historical and contemporary insights into Myanmar's culture, political challenges, and the author's family connections. The memoir is described as intelligent and lyrical, providing an engaging examination of the country's social and political dynamics with a personal touch.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789814954259

Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2021

Country: Singapore

Imprint: Penguin Random House SEA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 391g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Chris Mabey is an Emeritus Professor of Leadership at Middlesex University Business School and became a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society in 2002. He has held a career-long interest in how organizations develop their leaders. More recently his research and writing have turned to leading ethical leadership and the enigma of cultural leadership in Myanmar. He recently led an ESRC-funded Seminar Series on Ethical Leadership- Philosophical and Spiritual Approaches. Chris has 11 academic books to his name (and 20 or more refereed papers), each subject to critical peer-review. One text he authored in Human Resource Management has sales of 21,500 to date.