In Exile from the Land of Snows: The Definitive Account of the Dalai Lama and Tibet Since the Chinese Conquest

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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: This is a well-written, engrossing account of Tibet through the Chinese occupation which not only introduces the reader to the fascinating socio-religious culture of the country itself, but recounts the personal experiences of some of the survivors who made their way out of their homeland across the Himalayan Mountains into Nepal.Particularly interesting passages about how the Dalai Lama is "re-discovered" after a new incarnation.I read this book several years ago, and many of its references are still fresh..

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Summary: A Must Read for Anyone Interested in Tibet
Review: This is an excellent source for anyone interested in Tibet politically. It provides a picture of Tibet before, during, and after the Chinese invasion. I find it very surprising, (and disturbing)that this book is out of print, given the renewed interest in Tibet and efforts to liberate the country from Chinese occupation. What was done (and is continuing to be done) to the people of Tibet should be part of our daily conversations right now, as we are about to grant China permananet normal trade relations.

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read for Anyone Interested in Tibet
Review: This is an excellent source for anyone interested in Tibet politically. It provides a picture of Tibet before, during, and after the Chinese invasion. I find it very surprising, (and disturbing)that this book is out of print, given the renewed interest in Tibet and efforts to liberate the country from Chinese occupation. What was done (and is continuing to be done) to the people of Tibet should be part of our daily conversations right now, as we are about to grant China permananet normal trade relations.