Part of a series of works that illuminate crises in human rights abuse by presenting the personal narratives of victims, this volume showcase the stories of people from a wide variety of circumstances who have suffered at the hands of the Burmese military dictatorship. Essays discuss the experiences of regional refugees, political asylum seekers, and those still in Burma, and describe the physical, social and psychological violence perpetrated by this brutal regime. A series of appendices provide historical background information and the volume includes a foreword by Mary Robinson, the former president of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)