Datuk an Indonesian Odyssey
“Datuk an Indonesian Odyssey” by Ora Jonasson is a non-fiction account published by Xlibris Corporation LLC in March 2010. This 252-page book explores the history of the Datuk family, whom the author became closely connected with during her five years in Indonesia. Jonasson presents a narrative that intertwines the family’s experiences with the broader context of Indonesia’s development, highlighting themes of colonialism and national identity.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of personal stories, supported by direct interviews with the Datuk siblings, which lend authenticity to the narrative. The book delves into the struggles faced by the family as they navigate the complexities of their nation’s history, capturing the essence of their journey with a blend of dialogue, historical context, and vivid descriptions of Indonesia’s landscape. Topics such as political, economic, and social pressures are woven throughout, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges and triumphs that shape both the family and the nation.
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Spending more than five years in Indonesia, American author Ora Jonasson became fascinated and moved with one Indonesian family the Datuks. Inspired by them, she pens a non-fiction account of their history and their relationship to the development of their nation in her new book, DATUK An Indonesian Odyssey.
Far more than just a history of one family, DATUK An Indonesian Odysseyprofile of a developing nation wrought with pain, sacrifice, and courage. It embodies the struggle of a family as they break the hold of colonialism and forge their national identity. Direct interviews, with the Datuk brothers and sisters, add authentic depth and intensity to the fiction-like romance of their lives.
Always maintaining integrity of the family voice, the author weaves a background collage of history, dialogue, and setting to support individual accounts. The story unfolds with the dignity and grace of a traditional wayang performance amid the tropical splendor of Indonesia.
With information taken from interviews, collected photos, and travels with family, this story of conviction and urgency also covers topics ranging from political, economic, and social pressure to national consciousness.
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