Title: Fascinating and slightly sad book on Laos
Product review: I was lucky enough to read this book when I visited Laos. It was a fascinating read. The author, there as a student volunteer, interacted with others at all different levels of life, from his dirt poor neighbours, to the richest man in the country, to the expats and he has something insightful to say about every level. It was slightly sad to read about the foreign aid "industry" and the long history of Laotian dependence on outsiders. I highly recommend reading if you're going to be in the neighbourhood.
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