Title Breaking the silence : survivors speak about 1965-66 violence in Indonesia / edited by Putu Oka Sukanta ; translated by Jennifer Lindsay

Published Clayton, Vic. : Monash University Publishing, 2013 Clayton, Victoria : Monash University Publishing, [2013] ©2014

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Description xxi, 232 pages ; 24 cm Series Herb Feith translation series Herb Feith translation series. Contents Machine generated contents note: 1.Asman Yodjodolo -- Never-ending struggle -- 2.Beny -- The search for healing -- 3.I Ketut Sumarta -- Guilty until never proven innocent -- 4.Lambatu bin Lanasi -- Demanding rehabilitation of his reputation -- 5.Leo -- Surviving New Order oppression -- 6.Lestari -- My ideals for my country -- 7.Luh Sutari -- Plaiting stories -- 8.Nadue -- Always loyal to my country -- 9.Niko -- Clarity at last -- 10.Permadi -- Life in painting -- 11.Rahim Marhab -- History will reveal the truth -- 12.Rukiah -- Undying loyalty -- 13.Sutarni -- A story of family survival -- 14.Ibu Tachrin -- Triumph over oppression -- 15.Wardik -- New Order survivor Summary "Edited by former political prisoner Putu Oka Sukanta, this is a collection of accounts from people around the archipelago who experienced the 1965 violence in Indonesia. Fifteen witnesses from Medan, Palu, Kendari, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Bali, Kupang and Sabu Island share their stories of how they navigated this horrifying period of Indonesian history and how they have lived with this past. The book is based on life history interviews with ordinary people who worked as teachers, artists, women's activists and policemen, whose lives were turned upside down when the attack on those considered to be supporters of the Indonesian Communist Party began. These accounts, including one from a perpetrator who is now tormented by guilt, and survivors who still feel isolated and rejected by society, show how the violence continues to influence Indonesian society. The book will be a valuable resource for students of history, of Indonesia and for people wanting to understand the impact of this violence." --Back cover Analysis Anecdotes Coups History Indonesia Overseas item State sponsored violence Victims Notes "Originally published in Indonesian in 2010, titled Memecah Pembisuan: Tuturan penyintas tragedi '65-'66" --Editor's comments Subject War victims -- Abuse of -- Indonesia -- Personal narratives. War victims -- Abuse of -- Indonesia. SUBJECT Indonesia -- History http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85065741 -- Coup d'état, 1965 -- Personal narratives Indonesia -- History http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85065741 -- Coup d'état, 1965 -- Social aspects Indonesia -- History -- Coup d'état, 1965 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85065753 -- Personal narratives. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001714 Indonesia -- History -- Coup d'état, 1965 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85065753 -- Social aspects. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00002758 Indonesia -- Politics and government -- 1950-1966. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85065762 Genre/Form Personal narratives. Author Lindsay, Jennifer, 1951- translator Sukanta, Putu Oka, 1939- editor LC no. 2013496564 ISBN 9781922235121

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