Gus Dur: The Authorized Biography of Abdurrahman Wahid
By Greg Barton
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In October 1999, Abdurrahman Wahid, almost blind and recovering from a
nearfatal stroke, was elected as Indonesia's fourth president. Referred
to as 'Indonesia's surprising new president' by the Economist, the man
who had commanded the highest respect of his fellow countrymen for his
lifetime devotion to public service, liberal democracy and tolerant
Islam, was impeached in humiliating and controversial circumstances less
than two years later. Wise to some, insolent to others,
Abdurrahman's mercurial style of leadership constantly confounded
critics and ultimately caused him to be widely misunderstood by both
domestic and international observers. For the first time, biographer
Greg Barton delves beneath the surface and gives us a unique insight
into the man and his world drawn from his long relationship with Gus Dur
- including being at his side during the final extraordinary months of
the presidency. Those interested in the drama of modern Indonesian
politics will find this book provides a fascinating and invaluable
account of the enigmatic Gus Dur.
Notes about Gus Dur by Suryana
Denayar birth figures, Jombang August 4, 1940 is known "nyleneh", vocal and controversy. Gus Dur also known for her character inclusive (open), Humanist, and tolerant of pluralism. Since
his feature that, due to political always choose the middle ground on
every issue of nationality, making Gus Dur Ma'mun Murod borrow a phrase,
as a powerful political actor.
Even Gus Dur did Emha Ainun Najib, as in quotes by Ma'mun Murod, "Abdurrahman Wahid as a madman in history". "Crazy People" referred to by Emha Ainun Najib, is the one who initiated what is not initiated by others, do not think about what other people think and imagine what not imagine anyone else ".
The accumulation of all the characters and doings Gus Dur in the realm of politics, brought Gus Dur became the most feasible with the current political situation to the presidency. The success of Gus Dur became president are also not free from the attitude of the political elite to its statesmen led by Amien Rais, and other figures through the politics of compromise "Central Axis" fame. Former Chairman of Muhammadiyah convey why, "Gus Dur as a presidential candidate" central axis "not because Gus Dur was the relative figure acceptable to all parties".
Even Gus Dur did Emha Ainun Najib, as in quotes by Ma'mun Murod, "Abdurrahman Wahid as a madman in history". "Crazy People" referred to by Emha Ainun Najib, is the one who initiated what is not initiated by others, do not think about what other people think and imagine what not imagine anyone else ".
The accumulation of all the characters and doings Gus Dur in the realm of politics, brought Gus Dur became the most feasible with the current political situation to the presidency. The success of Gus Dur became president are also not free from the attitude of the political elite to its statesmen led by Amien Rais, and other figures through the politics of compromise "Central Axis" fame. Former Chairman of Muhammadiyah convey why, "Gus Dur as a presidential candidate" central axis "not because Gus Dur was the relative figure acceptable to all parties".
