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Adventures in Indonesia: Tales of Folly, Friendship, and Fear During Two Years Spent in the World's Most Populous Muslim Country
by Marta Hoilman
Product Group: Book
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (2003-11-24)
ISBN: 0595301622
EAN: 9780595301621
Dewy Decimal #: 920
Paperback: 67 pages
Release Date: 2003-11-24
SKU: T071217-3777
Condition: Very Good
Comments: Very good overall condition. No writing, very tight binding. Ships first class same day or next. Enjoy.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
For Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, the years 2000-2002 were characterized by a painful and rocky transition to democracy, as well as by the difficult aftermath of 9/11. For Marta Hoilman, living in Jakarta during this time not only meant dealing with the ramifications of such historic events, but also meant grappling with the often maddening, frequently funny, and sometimes terrifying challenges of expatriate life in a developing country. Just how do you maintain a low profile while being several heads taller and several shades blonder than the local population? What type of shoe is best to kill an Asian cockroach the size of a D battery? And what forces are behind the Great Fresca Drought? The tales in Adventures in Indonesia chronicle with humor and generosity of spirit the follies, foibles and joys of expatriate life in Indonesia from presidential impeachment, to earthquakes and floods, through evacuation and familial separation.
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Customer Reviews
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Adventures in Reading Pleasure
Rating  (5)
Date: 2004-04-08
I truly laughed out loud at the clever, dry wit with which this tale is skillfully told. The author's insightful observations and well crafted narrative were a real joy to read. I confidently recommend it to anyone who appreciates the idiosyncracies of culture and travel or who is a fan of a well-turned phrase. It will make you want to go in search of your own adventures.
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Fascinating Adventures
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-02-23
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Thankfully bereft of the artificially upbeat gloss of travel guides, Marta Hoilman breezily presents a three dimensional portrait of expatriate life in Jakarta. Hoilman's Adventures flash rapier wit, lending humor and life to the privations and improvisations that life in Indonesia invoked. From indomitable roaches to glorious side trips, Hoilman briskly shares her adventures. If you want the "inside baseball" on expatriate life in Jakarta, then you have found a must read.
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Wonderful!
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-01-21
If Elvis were alive today he would write a song about Ms Hoilman's way with words. Can't wait for the next installment.
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