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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Lewis M. Simons?s recollects his 50 years as a foreign correspondent, one whose powerful stories contributed to transforming Asia from Vietnam War-era basket case to a global boomtown that today rivals the United States.Simons?s investigative work led to the toppling of a dictator in the Philippines. He covered the Tiananmen Square massacre in China, bloody coups in Thailand, attempted genocide and societal collapse in Cambodia, and economic advance, decline and rebirth in Japan. He was expelled from India for his exclusive reporting on Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?s political misuse of the armed forces. Breaking his own strict rule against becoming personally involved with people whose stories he covered, he saved the life of a dying teenaged Tibetan Buddhist monk.Simons molds the narrative of his lengthy, action-packed career from foxhole mud and backroom dirt. Layered with moments of tenderness and humor, as his camp-following family often accompanies him, the result is a masterful chronicle of war and murder; extreme poverty and suffering alongside repellent wealth and indulgence; wholesale larceny and ruling-class corruption?much of which escaped the scrutiny of other journalists. Readers who appreciate real-life historic drama will be enthralled.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Lewis M. Simons?s recollects his 50 years as a foreign correspondent, one whose powerful stories contributed to transforming Asia from Vietnam War-era basket case to a global boomtown that today rivals the United States.Simons?s investigative work led to the toppling of a dictator in the Philippines. He covered the Tiananmen Square massacre in China, bloody coups in Thailand, attempted genocide and societal collapse in Cambodia, and economic advance, decline and rebirth in Japan. He was expelled from India for his exclusive reporting on Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?s political misuse of the armed forces. Breaking his own strict rule against becoming personally involved with people whose stories he covered, he saved the life of a dying teenaged Tibetan Buddhist monk.Simons molds the narrative of his lengthy, action-packed career from foxhole mud and backroom dirt. Layered with moments of tenderness and humor, as his camp-following family often accompanies him, the result is a masterful chronicle of war and murder; extreme poverty and suffering alongside repellent wealth and indulgence; wholesale larceny and ruling-class corruption?much of which escaped the scrutiny of other journalists. Readers who appreciate real-life historic drama will be enthralled.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Like New dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Signed by Simons on title page.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Lewis M. Simons?s recollects his 50 years as a foreign correspondent, one whose powerful stories contributed to transforming Asia from Vietnam War-era basket case to a global boomtown that today rivals the United States.Simons?s investigative work led to the toppling of a dictator in the Philippines. He covered the Tiananmen Square massacre in China, bloody coups in Thailand, attempted genocide and societal collapse in Cambodia, and economic advance, decline and rebirth in Japan. He was expelled from India for his exclusive reporting on Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?s political misuse of the armed forces. Breaking his own strict rule against becoming personally involved with people whose stories he covered, he saved the life of a dying teenaged Tibetan Buddhist monk.Simons molds the narrative of his lengthy, action-packed career from foxhole mud and backroom dirt. Layered with moments of tenderness and humor, as his camp-following family often accompanies him, the result is a masterful chronicle of war and murder; extreme poverty and suffering alongside repellent wealth and indulgence; wholesale larceny and ruling-class corruption?much of which escaped the scrutiny of other journalists. Readers who appreciate real-life historic drama will be enthralled.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Lewis M. Simons?s recollects his 50 years as a foreign correspondent, one whose powerful stories contributed to transforming Asia from Vietnam War-era basket case to a global boomtown that today rivals the United States.Simons?s investigative work led to the toppling of a dictator in the Philippines. He covered the Tiananmen Square massacre in China, bloody coups in Thailand, attempted genocide and societal collapse in Cambodia, and economic advance, decline and rebirth in Japan. He was expelled from India for his exclusive reporting on Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?s political misuse of the armed forces. Breaking his own strict rule against becoming personally involved with people whose stories he covered, he saved the life of a dying teenaged Tibetan Buddhist monk.Simons molds the narrative of his lengthy, action-packed career from foxhole mud and backroom dirt. Layered with moments of tenderness and humor, as his camp-following family often accompanies him, the result is a masterful chronicle of war and murder; extreme poverty and suffering alongside repellent wealth and indulgence; wholesale larceny and ruling-class corruption?much of which escaped the scrutiny of other journalists. Readers who appreciate real-life historic drama will be enthralled.…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Zustand: new.

Pamphlet. Zustand: Very Good. August, 1998, pp. 98-119, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Nov, 2002, pp. 2-36, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, FoldOuts, Orig Yellow Paperback of Magazine (Entire Issue), Fine as New, 1st ed.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. April, 2002, pp. 1-37, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Incl FoldOut, Extracted from orig, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, else VG.

Zustand: Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page.

hardcover. Zustand: LikeNew. Used Like New, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Hardcover with lightly bumped head of spine. Dust jacket has some superficial scores and scuffs. Pages are clean, binding is sound, and text remains clear throughout. T. Used.

Pamphlet. Zustand: Very Good. Sept, 1999, pp. 2-28, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Pamphlet. Zustand: Very Good. Nov, 1999, pp. 57-79, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Pamphlet. Zustand: Very Good. May, 2005, pp.48-69, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with ttle page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Briefly inscribed, and signed by both authors. Signed by Author(s).

Pamphlet. Zustand: Very Good. Jan, 2006, pp. 2-36, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Pamphlet. Zustand: Very Good. January 2006, pp. 1-35, Profusely Illus with Color Photos, Extracted from orig vol, then Recased in Orig Color Photo Illus Front Cover of Magazine, else VG.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket, As Issued. 1st Edition. Signed & inscribed by Lewis M. Simons to the previous owner on the title page. Hardbound, no dust jacket, as issued. Signed by Author(s).