Touching Tibet
An Eye Classic| By: | Niema Ash; The Dalai Lama |
| Publisher: | Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press) |
| Print ISBN: | 9781903070673 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781908646187 |
| Edition: | 2 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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An affectionate travelogue that conveys not only impressions of everyday life and descriptions of unique Tibetan customs and traditions but brings us Tibetan history, politics, and religion from a fresh, unstudied perspective Despite the determined efforts of the Dalai Lama to publicize the Tibetan cause, for many the people, culture, history, and traditions of this country remain mysterious. Niema Ash was one of the first Westerners to enter the country when its borders were briefly opened, and in this highly absorbing and personal account, she relates with wit, compassion, and sensitivity her encounters with people whose humor, spirituality, and sheer enthusiasm for life have carried them through years of oppression and suffering. This journey into a forbidden kingdom gives a fresh insight into the real heart of Tibet.