- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus Books; New Ed edition (26 April 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749951397
- ISBN-13: 978-0749951399
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 757,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book tells the remarkable story of Soname's triumph over adversity, told against the backdrop of a turbulent and dangerous Tibet. Soname was born in the harsh Tibetan countryside during the Chinese occupation. When she was just sixteen Soname risked death in a freedom trek across the Himalayas, finally arriving in Dharamsala, home in exile of the Dalai Lama. Even after managing to escape from Tibet, she faced further dangers and heartache in India, being forced by destitution to give her daughter away. Soname later managed to reach England, where she met and married an Englishman and came to live in Brighton. Her hidden talent was discovered when she sang a traditional Tibetan song at a wedding reception, unaware that a member of a famous band was a guest. Concerts followed. Tracing her long-lost daughter has long been Soname's preoccupation, and it is hoped that her daughter will finally join her in England later this year. Hers is a story of immense will, unbelievable courage and, above all, an indomitable soaring free spirit.
About the Author
Soname is a talented singer and songwriter with a rapidly progressing career and an international touring schedule. She sings contemporary Tibetan mountain songs and has an exceptional, pure and powerful voice: her Unforgettable Land album was critically acclaimed.
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I WAS BORN WHILE MY mother was milking in a windy cowshed, in the wild countryside of Yarlung, south central Tibet. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
I WAS BORN WHILE MY mother was milking in a windy cowshed, in the wild countryside of Yarlung, south central Tibet. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An absolutely amazing book - Soname's travels and narrow escapes are unbelievable. Throughout all her trials, Soname presses on with a determination that would put many westerners to shame.
Every page holds a surprise and twist in the events of her life, that keeps you wondering right up until the end of the book. If anything, this book screams at you, "Do something with your life, strive for more!". I couldn't put it down, highly recommended!
Every page holds a surprise and twist in the events of her life, that keeps you wondering right up until the end of the book. If anything, this book screams at you, "Do something with your life, strive for more!". I couldn't put it down, highly recommended!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I started reading this book on Saturday night and finished it on Monday afternoon, I just couldn't put it down (but sadly working and sleeping kinda meant I had to for a short while).
Soname's account of how life was for a Tibetan living under the Chinese rule was fascinating, but the fact that this was a child's account made it all the more interesting.... I have always been interested in Tibet as I am Buddhist, but it isn't always easy to get first hand accounts of what life is like for the Tibetans because the Chinese censor everything with their strict communist rules.
Reading Soname's accounts of day to day living on the rooftop of the world, reading about sky burials and about pilgrimages to religious places was just captivating; I know a lot about the Tibetan way of life through reading absolutely anything I can get my hands on, so apart from Sanome's incredible story of escape and inner strength this book was just incredible.
I feel this book has changed me, I feel truly humbled, I will never complain about my lot in life or money worries again, I have clearly been blessed to be able to afford to live in a nice house, own a car and bring my daughter up myself. When I compare the desperation and isolation that Soname has had to go through to get where she is today I realise just how shallow and selfish my outlook can be.
This book has been an education for me, I practice Zen Buddhism, but I need to devote myself a lot more than I do (I don't meditate regularly these days) so that I may be able to help people, if I'm a better, more even tempered person then the people I meet may benefit from my positivity and openness.
If you want an inspiring story, a story of a positive mind, pure heart and a dream of a better future, then this is the book for you.
Soname's account of how life was for a Tibetan living under the Chinese rule was fascinating, but the fact that this was a child's account made it all the more interesting.... I have always been interested in Tibet as I am Buddhist, but it isn't always easy to get first hand accounts of what life is like for the Tibetans because the Chinese censor everything with their strict communist rules.
Reading Soname's accounts of day to day living on the rooftop of the world, reading about sky burials and about pilgrimages to religious places was just captivating; I know a lot about the Tibetan way of life through reading absolutely anything I can get my hands on, so apart from Sanome's incredible story of escape and inner strength this book was just incredible.
I feel this book has changed me, I feel truly humbled, I will never complain about my lot in life or money worries again, I have clearly been blessed to be able to afford to live in a nice house, own a car and bring my daughter up myself. When I compare the desperation and isolation that Soname has had to go through to get where she is today I realise just how shallow and selfish my outlook can be.
This book has been an education for me, I practice Zen Buddhism, but I need to devote myself a lot more than I do (I don't meditate regularly these days) so that I may be able to help people, if I'm a better, more even tempered person then the people I meet may benefit from my positivity and openness.
If you want an inspiring story, a story of a positive mind, pure heart and a dream of a better future, then this is the book for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a rare and unusual tale of a Tibetan woman's escape from a life of slavery and oppression under Chinese rule to freedom after a harrowing ordeal crossing the Himalayas on foot.
Soname gives an excellent first hand account of how life is for Tibetans under Chinese rule and clearly explains the Tibetan way of thinking and dealing with things. The part about the actual escape could have been told more captivatingly, but overall this is a fascinating and enjoyable read.
Soname gives an excellent first hand account of how life is for Tibetans under Chinese rule and clearly explains the Tibetan way of thinking and dealing with things. The part about the actual escape could have been told more captivatingly, but overall this is a fascinating and enjoyable read.
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Child of Tibet was so captivating, I read it in 3 days which is rare for me! It gives a really interesting insight into the situation and culture of Tibet and into Buddhism too. Read more
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Beautiful and well written book
This book is very sweet and honest. Soname is so honest and sincere that I feel I know her personally. The story is interesting and engaging. Read more
Published on 5 April 2008 by Pernille
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