A landmark novel when first published, "The Weaverbirds" is a tale of physical and spiritual struggles. The story spans the formative days of Indonesian independence to Indonesia's oil crisis in the mid1970s. Larasati, the precious daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Antana, and Setadewa, the army-brat son of Captain and Mrs Brajabasuki, are childhood playmates. But as adults, they find themselves on the opposite sides of the political spectrum. Even with their many differences, their relationship offers guidance to survival in a chaotic world.