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At a Moment’s Notice: Indonesian Maids Write on Their Lives Abroad myanmar politics This tremendously intriguing story alsoEdited and translated by Jafar Suryomenggolo Highlights 23 short stories by Indonesian domestic workers on their lives working abroad. Gives voice to the hopes, fears and everyday reality of maids lives. First translation into English of this lively, migrant literature. Offers startling new insights on female migration. Life abroad for Indonesian women hired as domestic workers is more than the job. In their spare time, some will plan a better life