Unfinished Nation traces the evolution of Indonesia from its anti-colonial stirrings in the early twentieth century to the lengthy, and eventually victorious, struggle against the dictatorship of President Suharto. In clarifying the often misunderstood political changes that took place in Indonesia … [Read more...]
Non Fiction
Jakarta: City of a Thousand Dimensions
April 16, 2023
Indonesian writer Seno Gumira Ajidarma has called Jakarta a city of a thousand dimensions. A megacity of 30 million under threat from rising sea levels and temperatures, Jakarta and its resilient residents improvise and thrive. This book teases out some of the dimensions that have given shape to … [Read more...]
Butterfly Hug
October 7, 2021
It takes a long time to make mental health a priority supported by the social system and the government. The stigma connected to survivors remains a formidable barrier to a meaningful and complete discussion of the subject. Prevention and therapy are being promoted, but the pervasiveness of harmful … [Read more...]