By: PAIHIA 001
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2020-07-04 17:15:27 |
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Most enjoyed this, it's a great story of a 'journey' in lots of ways. Very interesting reading about Tibet, we all got an education and relevant in the current climate with China/Hong Kong. |
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By: LOWER 006
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2019-03-01 10:30:29 |
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The group found the book well worth reading, the author was not a natural writer, but the story was so interesting; the relationships between the women,how they adapted/accepted/lived with their changing circumstances. We all loved the grandmother. It generated great wide ranging discussion. |
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By: CHCH 317
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2018-04-19 13:36:30 |
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On the whole the group enjoyed the book. We agreed that it was a very insightful account of the Chinese invasion of Tibet, particularly in the 1950s. Written in a simple style, it was very readable with amazing descriptions of Tibetan culture. Highly recommended. |
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By: DUNED 029
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2018-04-19 13:30:27 |
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Mixed reactions. Some criticized it as not very well written and needing editing. Others really enjoyed it as a remarkable story which introduced us to an unfamiliar culture and religion. It raised interesting questions on refugees/exile/generational changes over time. The first half of the book in Tibet and India was the most successful. |
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By: DUNED 067
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2018-04-19 13:14:57 |
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While a few of our group didn't really get into this book, some of us loved Yangzom's story of her mother and grandmother. Their journey across Tibet, over the Himalayas and into India was both inspirational and miraculous. What a wonderful story! |
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By: NEWP 004
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2018-04-19 13:12:14 |
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Although we found the book slow in places and not particularly well written, the subject matter led to a very lively discussion. We were impressed by the strength and determination of the three women in the story. It also generated much interest in the plight of Tibet. |
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By: NAP 023
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2018-04-19 13:06:00 |
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A fascinating insight into the almost medieval lifestyle of the Tibetan people prior to 1950 and the Chinese invasion. Excellent writing style, particularly in the early chapters, which was much enjoyed by all members. It was an eye opener and extended our imaginations! The section dealing with the move to Switzerland gave rise to very good discussion. Interestingly, a number of the group did not finish the book. |
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By: Hamil 026
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2018-04-19 12:59:08 |
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Some of our group considered this 'the Book of the Year'!! While two of the group were somewhat ambivalent, the rest of us were thoroughly engrossed by the story. We enjoyed the naivety of the storyteller who we felt spoke from the heart, often revealing personal feelings and details that gave the reader deep insight into the Tibetan way of thinking, and of Buddhism.... |
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By: HAMIL 024
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2018-04-19 12:48:43 |
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We all enjoyed the book, and found it interesting and informative about a country of which we knew little. We learnt a lot about Buddhism and Tibetan beliefs in particular. The author is very insightful in her observations of her grandmother, her mother and herself. Most found it an easy read but one that stays in one's mind afterwards. Much discussion of politics afterwards. |
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By: THAM 005
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2018-02-28 15:09:25 |
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Generally a disappointing read with only one member loving it. Several didn't finish it but it did generate good discussion. We felt the grandmother's story was the most interesting and members would have liked more detail of her later life. One member questioned the validity of some of the statements and found it quite implausible. |
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