Publication
Imprint: New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, 2010, c2008. Context: Originally published: Los Angeles : Emotional Content, 2008.. Responsibility: Tetsu Saiwai. OCLC Number: 515456719. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 1 volume [approx 208 unpaged] : chiefly illustrations ; 22 cm. Features: Includes bibliography, and notes.
Call number
Graphic / Saiwa
ISBN
9780143118152
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CSS Library Notes
Description: "At the age of two, Tenzin Gyatso, child of a peasant family in northeastern Tibet, was recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama--the manifestation of the Buddha of Compassion. Just fourteen years later, this extraordinary young man assumed full political power over his nation upon the invasion of Chinese forces, and he has since become one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our time. This is the story of his extraordinary life, told vividly and unforgettable through the art of manga." -- from back cover
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Physical description
208 p.; 22 cm
Description
A new way of getting to know one of the world's most beloved spiritual leaders. Featuring a charmingly illustrated format that will appeal to readers of all ages, this unique biography is an ideal introduction to the leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile. Born in 1935 to a peasant family in a small village, Tenzin Gyatso was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. In 1950, His Holiness assumed full political power when China invade Tibet-a tragedy that forever changed him and shaped his efforts on behalf of world peace, for which he was award the Nobel Peace Prize. This graphic novel is an appealing and approachable depiction of the life and personality of an iconic figure.
Language
Original language
English
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LibraryThing member greeniezona
Another book I checked out for the readathon but ended up reading before it started. The cover was so charming, and the Dalai Lama and Tibet are topics I've long felt that I should know more about, to it was hard to resist.
It is, by its nature, a brief introduction to the subject -- focusing on the
An easy (if sad and frustrating) read that is a good introduction to the topic.
It is, by its nature, a brief introduction to the subject -- focusing on the
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period between when the two-year-old Tenzin Gyatso was identified as a possible reincarnation of the Dalai Lama and his eventual exile from Tibet. It is a book that will absolutely leave you with more questions than you started with -- about the religious practices of Tibetan buddhists, about the forces acting on the Chinese as they invaded Tibet, etc. But for me, having new questions is the mark of an engaging book. (At least in non-fiction.)An easy (if sad and frustrating) read that is a good introduction to the topic.
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LibraryThing member bookbrig
I liked the format, and I definitely learned about the Dalai Lama's history. The mixed format, with the main story told with art and brief interludes of photographs, was also great because it mixed a concrete historical reference (the photos) with an artist/author's rendering of the biography. My
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only issue is that for a graphic novel I think there could have been more showing and less telling. It's difficult for me to articulate, but there were moments when the text would say something about an event or an atmosphere, but the accompanying art wouldn't really emphasize the text. I think it might have been a stronger book if the graphics were used for description more than words, if that makes any sense. Show Less