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Brett Dakin
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September 2007
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Another Quiet American: Stories of Life in Laos
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2003
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3 editions
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American Daredevil: Comics, Communism, and the Battles of Lev Gleason
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Another Quiet American: Stories Of Life In Laos:
"A young, just graduated from college guy decides to take a job in Laos. He comes from a well-to-do family and has had every advantage in life but just doesn't feel ready to enter the working world yet. He sees an advertisement for a tourism marketing"
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"V interesting but a bit toooo personal at times for me"
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"It says a huge amount about this book that it is still readily on sale (and purchased), not least in Laos itself and neighbouring Thailand. I've spent half my life here in Vientiane and I continue to recommend this book 22 tears since its initial pub"
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Kent Archie's review
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American Daredevil: Comics, Communism, and the Battles of Lev Gleason:
"Really interesting insight into the history of comics. I had never heard of any of this and I have many thousands of comics in my house. Throw in a collision with the House Un-American Activities Committee and you have a fascinating story"
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“ Over a bowl of steaming feu, Chinese noodle soup, Mon kept talking. As always, the soup was served with a plate piled high with fresh greens—cilantro and mint, bean sprouts and lemon—that one added for taste. On the table sat an assortment of Lao and Thai condiments like fish paste, chili peppers, and hot sauce. I usually stayed away from these deadly bottles. Mon, on the other hand, dumped a healthy dose of each into her bowl. Just one”
― Another Quiet American: Stories Of Life In Laos
― Another Quiet American: Stories Of Life In Laos
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