"Daw Amar—born November 29, 1915, Mandalay, Burma; died April 7, 2008, Mandalay, Burma... Ludu (?The People?) Daw Amar a revered and eminent Burmese author died in Mandalay, Burma at the age of 92. She was respected throughout the country by people from all walks of life, not only for her writings but also for her courageous stand on literary, political and cultural causes..."