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| Flame Tree: A Novel of Modern Burma | ||||
| Review by Ross Anthony | ||||
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Flame Tree details some of the exploits of a semi-retired Idaho doctor and is nurse wife as they volunteer their medical services in war torn Burmese villages during late 1990's. It's written in an almost documentary realistic style that feels far more fact than fiction .... and for good reason, the author is an Idaho doctor who has volunteered more than once throught this troubled country side. The book is an education. A reminder of the fact that even while at war, the world is host to good-hearted people from all nations who seek peace. Though, rather direct and un-flowery, Dahlberg puts you in the driver’s seat of "Jungle medicine." The second half pulls the reader in when the doctor finds himself wrangled into a peace summit with leaders from various rebel factions. In times of hostilities it's easy to focus on the fight, it's quite refreshing to find people who refocus on cooperation and compromise.
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Copyright © 1998-2008. In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Ross Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Ross has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over thirty countries. He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (coast to coast). To get signed books by Ross or schedule him to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186. Was this review helpful? (Include your email if you'ld like a response.)
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