Robert Edward Sterken Boeken

The narrative explores a year spent in Myanmar, where the author, a Senior Fulbright Scholar, immerses himself in the culture, education, and spirituality of the region. Through teaching and research, he encounters the generosity of the Myanmar people while addressing themes of suffering, politics, and Buddhism. The memoir highlights personal struggles and transformative experiences, including interactions with students, political leaders, and monks. Ultimately, it inspires readers to embrace connections and challenges beyond their comfort zones, revealing the richness of life in an extraordinary land.

Exploring the intertwining of religion and power, this political history delves into Myanmar's complex and often brutal religious landscape. It highlights the significant consequences that arise from the close relationship between state authority and religious institutions, providing a captivating insight into the socio-political dynamics that shape the nation.

This book is a celebration of American values as shown by former Texas State Senator and politician Bill Ratliff, a leader in Texas politics who wrote school finance law, major Ethics reform law, and Texas tort reform law. This story will inspire students to service, politicians to greatness, and American citizens to rethink narrow partisanship.