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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Jonathan Green went to great lenght to investgate the murder of 17 years old Kalsang Namtso by the Chinese border police on the hight Himalayan pass.
Well researched and vividly explained. Uncovered cowardicism of the mountaineers and cruelity faced by the refugees fleeing Tibet by the hands of Chinese and Nepalese guards along the route.
Must read or at least recommend the book to your friends and families.
Well researched and vividly explained. Uncovered cowardicism of the mountaineers and cruelity faced by the refugees fleeing Tibet by the hands of Chinese and Nepalese guards along the route.
Must read or at least recommend the book to your friends and families.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book opens with a description of the humble lifestyle of impoverished Tibetan families punctuated by the gratuitous acts of violence against them by paranoid Chinese solciers. These are attempting to stifle the Buddhist religion and the people's devotion to the Dalai Lama. The writing is descriptive and atmospheric. Jonathan Green goes on to recount the now notorious murder of a young Buddhist nun who is shot by Chinese guards whilst trying to make the hazardous mountain crossing out of Tibet in order to join up with her exiled leader in India. He shows how climbers nearby who were aware of the incident were motivated by self-interest not to report the matter. The whole book is an exposition of Edmund Burke's proposition that, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Jonathan Green uses his investigative journalist's skill to lay bare the evil and ruthless domination by the Chinese of this nation; a gentle nation which is largely ignored by a Western world anxious to placate the ever-burgeoning despot that is modern China. This is a very, very good book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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In a world weary with persistent political repression and genocide, it is important to hear stories that renew the thirst for justice.
Jonathan Green has achieved this brilliantly in his debut book; a moving and thought-provoking account of the murder of a Tibetan nun, attempting to escape to the spiritual freedom of neighbouring Napal.
Set against the brutal repression of the Tibetan people, the essential heart of the story is about the deep love and loyalty between two young Tibetan girls. The author's admiration for the character of Dolma shines though the narrative, as her endurance and courage are tested to the limit, to emerge so strong and streadfast to her cause.
Green's research into the social and political history, geography and culture of Tibet is impressive, much of which must have been carried out at great risk to himself,(retracing the steps of the refugees, and undercover investigation in china - no mean feat!) He skillfully weaves together descriptions of two contrasting worlds: the brave Tibetan bid to escape over the Himilayas, alongside the vain-glorious, self-indulgent bravado of the wealthy western climbers and their fiercely competitive professional guides.
An engrossing and challenging read, excellent in it's searing honesty, and commitment to freedaom for the Tibetan people.
Jonathan Green has achieved this brilliantly in his debut book; a moving and thought-provoking account of the murder of a Tibetan nun, attempting to escape to the spiritual freedom of neighbouring Napal.
Set against the brutal repression of the Tibetan people, the essential heart of the story is about the deep love and loyalty between two young Tibetan girls. The author's admiration for the character of Dolma shines though the narrative, as her endurance and courage are tested to the limit, to emerge so strong and streadfast to her cause.
Green's research into the social and political history, geography and culture of Tibet is impressive, much of which must have been carried out at great risk to himself,(retracing the steps of the refugees, and undercover investigation in china - no mean feat!) He skillfully weaves together descriptions of two contrasting worlds: the brave Tibetan bid to escape over the Himilayas, alongside the vain-glorious, self-indulgent bravado of the wealthy western climbers and their fiercely competitive professional guides.
An engrossing and challenging read, excellent in it's searing honesty, and commitment to freedaom for the Tibetan people.
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Unbelievable
For anyone who calls himself or herself a humanitarian, this book should be on your list to read. It is the harrowing story of a young Tibetan nun trying to make it across the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by V. Cano
Not my kind of book but ....
As the title of this review suggests - this wasn't my normal kind of reading material so it took a little while for me to get 'into it'. Read more
Published 17 months ago by AlanaJ
shame on china
very interesting read having seen the video ! its a shame what some people will do to protect there interest , ie turn a blind eye ! Read more
Published 22 months ago by grey bear
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