Ma Thanegi

Passports are nearly impossible to come by for Myanmar citizens, especially ones who'd served three years as a political prisoner; so, Ma Thanegi decided to go on an eighteen-day package tour of domestic pilgrimage sights - followed by a day trip into China (no passport required). Once underway, things didn't quite go according to plan, making the adventure even more of a great read.
Thanegi's observations are well-written, on target and funny -- here's hoping for more from her!