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by John F. Avedon (Author)
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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st HarperPerennial Ed edition (Mar 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0060977418
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060977412
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.4 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 572,715 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #78 in  Books > History > Countries & Regions > Asia > China > Tibet
    #89 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism > Dalai Lama

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"A noble and eloquent book. Avedon has recreated an entire culture in agony. Indispensable reading."-- "Washington Post""What Alexander Solzhenitsyn did for the Soviet Union, John F. Avedon does for Tibet."-- "The Los Angeles Times""Awesome, passionately informed, totally engrossing."-- E. L. Doctorow"For the curious reader he offers exotica better than that of any Shangri-La."-- "New York Times Book Review""The detailed life stories Avedon recounts are nothing short of stunning."-- "Denver Post""Marvelous, heartrending, and heartwarming."-- William Shawcross"An historic document."-- "Kirkus Reviews""Utterly engaging. There are passages dealing with India that will have you smelling the dust. This book deserves wide readership, the author our applause."-- "San Diego Tribune"

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Traces the modern history of Tibet, looks at Tibetan religion and culture, and discusses the impact of China's occupation and conquest of Tibet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cry for their suffering, cheer for their resilience & faith., 3 Feb 1999
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If only I had read this book before visiting Tibet in 1986 - how it would have increased my understanding of the people and their plight. I am shocked and angry at this further example of the extraordinary depths of mental and physical cruelty one people will descend to in order to suppress another. The interviews with the Dalai Lama at the end are not bedtime reading! They require concentration and contemplation. What a mind he has. A compulsory read for anyone contemplating visiting Tibet. You will want to pledge your support having read and seen for yourself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwrenchingly good, 28 Jul 1998
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This book, is among the very best accounts of the terrible tragedy that has been Tibet for nearly 50 years. Fascinating reading for anyone interested in Tibet. I have read this book twice and look forward to reading it again. Cynics may try to put a pleasant face China's occupation of Tibet, but this book tells it straight. Read it, you won't be sorry.
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