Behind Indonesia's headlines: mengungkap cerita di balik berita : 50 kasus asli Indonesia

The book is praised as an informative collection of newspaper articles, offering a consistent public relations and communication perspective. It presents arguments supported by news and data, making it insightful. Reviewers particularly highlight articles that delve into repackaging nationalism, building a national image internationally, and the role of diplomacy and migrant workers in this context. The author's consistent viewpoint as a PR practitioner is evident throughout the compilation, offering valuable insights into the crucial concept of public trust across government, private companies, and media. The book effectively challenges outdated "image-maintaining" strategies, advocating for genuine performance as the foundation for building and maintaining public confidence.

Despite its strengths, the book faces criticism for its structure and depth. As a compilation of previously published short articles, it often lacks a cohesive "red thread" or an overarching concluding summary from the author to connect the various ideas for a book format. This leads to discussions that are sometimes too brief, with solutions presented abruptly and not fully explored. Reviewers suggest that the articles, while individually thought-provoking, would benefit from being re-edited and expanded for a book, allowing for more detailed explanations and data. There is also a call for the inclusion of successful public relations strategies, not just failures, to provide a more balanced perspective.

Overall, the book offers a critical and thought-provoking examination of public relations and the concept of public trust within the Indonesian context. While its compilation format results in some structural and depth limitations, it provides a valuable collection of observations that challenge conventional approaches to public image. This book would particularly appeal to readers interested in public relations theory and practice, communication strategy, public policy, and media analysis. It is suitable for those who appreciate a critical perspective on how public trust is built or eroded across various sectors, even if they prefer a collection of concise essays rather than an exhaustive single-topic analysis.