Publication
Grand Central Publishing (1997), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 256 pages
Call number
Biography / Dalai#14
ISBN
0446674214 / 9780446674218
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Description
Schooled behind ancient palace walls to become the leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama has become a spiritual leader to the world and a leading civil rights advocate. My Land and My People tells the story of his life.
Language
Original language
English
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LibraryThing member tulikangaroo
While reading this book, I was struck by several things. First, the Dalai Lama XVI is one of those rare people whose patience and wisdom from such a young age is truly remarkable, and this is an example of the right person at the right time. Second, throughout the book there is a tone of hope that
Glad to know more about the struggle that Tibet has had, as the original events were before my time. Also glad that this impressive man shared his thoughts and experiences for me to read.
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a peaceful solution can and will be found. It's now been over 50 years, and he and 60,000 other Tibetans are still in exile. Third, the power of rhetoric ("reactionaries", "expansionist imperialists") is astonishing and baffling when seen in black and white on the page.Glad to know more about the struggle that Tibet has had, as the original events were before my time. Also glad that this impressive man shared his thoughts and experiences for me to read.
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