"The riveting story of Suu Kyi's brutal imprisonment, deplorable maltreatment,astonishing inner strength, and ultimate survival is told with a historian's appreciation for context and circumstance by journalist and former State Department speechwriter Pederson in a complex and sweeping history of Burma's centuries-old struggle to maintain a closed society, yet manifest its power on a global scale." -- Booklist (starred review)
"Pederson evokes the quiet, stubborn dignity of this rather improbable political icon. She draws a deeply nuanced portrait of the enigmatic, inspiring leader." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Journalist Pederson delivers a penetrating portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi, the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader of the Burmese National League for Democracy party, in a thoughtful biography that reveals the 'moody, temperamental' side of its charismatic and visionary subject." -- Publishers Weekly
"Impressively researched and compellingly written, Rena Pederson has woven together the epic journey of Aung San Suu Kyi with the turbulent story of her country, Burma, in a fascinating and inspiring way." -- Benedict Rogers, human rights activist and author of BURMA: A Nation at the Crossroads
"Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is one of the towering figures of our age: a tireless champion of democracy, freedom and reconciliation. Rena Pederson captures Suu Kyi as few others have, producing a vivid account of the life of this remarkable woman. The Burma Spring is a valuable resource for anyone interested in contemporary Burma." -- Senator Mitch McConnell
"A compelling story deserving of greater international recognition. Recommended for readers of international affairs, world politics, and democracy movements." -- Library Journal
"Writing a biography of a living legend is never easy, especially when the living legend is legendarily inaccessible. Rena Pederson has managed to break through the difficulties to publish a thick, fascinating biography. Pederson's book is as much a biography of Burma as it is a biography of a courageous, charismatic woman who has risked her life to end the dark ages through political activism. An important book." -- The Dallas Morning News
"An ambitious and necessary work. An illuminating dossier about a heroic woman and a nation walking, slowly, toward a freer land." -- The Cleveland Plain Dealer
