title: Another Quiet American: Stories of Life in Laos
author: Brett Dakin
description: "A delightful insight into one of the forgotten nations of Southeast Asia." -- <em>Metro magazine<br /></em><br /><br />"A fascinating account, full of sharp insights about a country at a turning point in its history." -- <em>Bangkok Post</em><br /><br />"A must for anyone looking to understand Laos today." -- <i>Jeff Cranmer, author of Rough Guide Laos</i><br /><br />"A thought provoking book... Dakin writes with a maturity well beyond his years... An excellent book..." -- <em>Lang Reid, Pattaya Mail</em><br /><br />"An excellent contribution to a better understanding of life in Asia." -- <i>Far Eastern Economic Review</i><br /><br />"An intimate and honest look at the genteel chaos of a country that is deeply troubled but also highly inspiring." -- <em>Amit Gilboa, author of Off The Rails In Phnom Penh</em><br /><br />"Honest, well written, entertaining and informative." -- <i>South China Morning Post</i><br /><br />"No other personal account of contemporary Laos is as informative, under-the-surface and well written." -- <i>Joe Cummings, author of Lonely Planet Laos</i><br /><br />"Probably the best introduction available on modern Vientiane." -- <i>Farang Magazine</i>
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  Praise for Another Quiet American
  
  
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  “No other personal account of contemporary Laos is as informative, under-the-
  surface and well written.”  
  
  
  \-- Joe Cummings, author of Lonely Planet Laos  
  
  
    
  
  
  “A must for anyone looking to understand Laos today.”  
  
  
  \-- Jeff Cranmer, author of Rough Guide Laos
  
  
  
  
  
  “A witty, personal account ... through the eyes of a young American among
  raucous expats in Vientiane.”  
  
  
  \-- Frommers Southeast Asia  
  
  
    
  
  
  “An excellent contribution to a better understanding of life in Asia.”  
  
  
  \-- Far Eastern Economic Review  
  
  
    
  
  
  “Honest, well written, entertaining and informative.”  
  
  
  \-- South China Morning Post
  
  
  
  
  
  “A delightful insight into one of the forgotten nations of Southeast Asia.”
  
  
  \-- Metro magazine  
  
  
    
  
  
  “A fascinating account, full of sharp insights about a country at a turning
  point in its history.”
  
  
  \-- Bangkok Post  
  
  
    
  
  
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