Sunday, February 3, 2013

Suu Kyi enchanted by Harry Potter books

Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi revealed her love of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books as she waxed lyrical about her favourite reads at Myanmar's first international literary festival on Saturday.

The Nobel laureate, who spent years under house arrest under Myanmar's former junta, joked that her "courage" in the face of state repression paled in comparison to the heroes of the best-selling fantasy series.

"I have to admit to you I read all the Harry Potter books," she said to chuckles from an audience at the Irrawaddy Literary Festival in the former Yangon.

"I really don't know how I could ever have been brave enough to do...

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You might be surprised to know that world leaders also enjoy reading Harry Potter. It seems that Aung San Suu Kyi is a big fan.

1 comment:

  1. Harry Potter is my favorite story. When I get a time, I read the book. Thanks for share the post about Harry Potter.

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