ANOTHER QUIET AMERICAN
TAKE A TRIP TO LAOS!
Brett takes you through the corridors of power and into the living rooms of Laos, where he lived and worked after college.
In ANOTHER QUIET AMERICAN, you'll meet folks like Brett's boss, a wealthy general who strikes fear into the heart of all who hear his name; an aging prince pining for the French colonial past; an American pilot who left home to fight and never returned; and a new generation of Lao who have more money than they can use, but still search for happiness.
It's a glimpse of one of the world's few remaining communist nations—and a way of life that is fast slipping away.
PRAISE FOR ANOTHER QUIET AMERICAN
"No other personal account of contemporary Laos is as informative, under-the-surface and well written."
- Lonely Planet Laos
"A fascinating account, full of sharp insights about a country at a turning point in its history."
"An excellent contribution to a better understanding of life in Asia."
"Honest, well written, entertaining and informative."
"One of the most edifying and evocative books available on Laos, a valuable scene-setter for anyone planning to travel or spend significant time there."
"Thought provoking ... an excellent book."
"Dakin is funny. He's frank. He's reflective. Laos is one of the few communist countries left. This book explains why."