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Title:
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Across Many Mountains |
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Authors:
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Brauen, Yangzom |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction |
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Pages:
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336 |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Publisher:
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Random House |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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This multigenerational saga relates the lives of a Tibetan family prior to the Chinese invasion in the 1950s, to the present day. Recounted by the granddaughter Yangzom, this
is the story of her grandmother Kunsang, a Buddhist nun who with her family fled from Tibet to India when the Chinese arrived; her mother Sonam who marries a Swiss national after being brought up as a refugee in India; and Yangzom's own life in Switzerland and New York. From displacement to assimilation, from cultural conflict to acceptance, this book records the challenges these women faced adjusting to changing circumstances while preserving their Tibetan heritage. Translated from German.
Comments from Groups:We found this inside story of the Tibet-China issue very interesting, and the way that the three women's lives evolved was most readable. We pondered the ethical questions raised and generally had a good discussion. Coromandel 002There was a lot to discuss, in particular our understanding of Buddhism; the differences that culture make for how life is lived; the attitudes to death and children. All enjoyed this book and finished reading it-not always achieved by all! Ngongotaha 001A very interesting read, especially explaining the Buddhist religion. Having the three generations to compare made the book more interesting. Geraldine 002We unanimously loved this book! Loved her clear `dispassionate` telling of the stories, insight into Tibet, Buddhism and culture. We especially liked the notes. Levin 001 One male member didn't like this book but the rest of us did and it led to good discussion. Taumarunui 003Very interesting to hear about early culture in Tibet. None of us really knew about the invasion of the Chinese. Invercargill 001
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Categories:
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Non fiction, Biography, Tibet |
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