After reading this book it left a deep trace in me. Now I know the philosophies represented by each character, their famous quotes and how they came to be. It was truly a fantastic insight for my own work.
My family has a very strong Javanese culture, so things like this are quite common.


Catatan Seorang Demonstran (A Protester's Diary) by Soe Hok Gie

I bought this book because I was curious after director Mira Lesmana told me about her plan to making a film about Gie. This book left me feeling in awe. I was really impressed.

Indonesia dalem Api dan Bara (Indonesia in Flames and Cinders) by Tjamboek Berdoeri

The book is about Malang, my hometown in East Java, during the colonial era of the Dutch and Japanese, as well as the transition to independence.

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