by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 1990
The Dalai Lama recounts his dramatic escape from Tibet and the decades-long struggle to preserve Tibetan culture in exile. As Chinese forces invade his homeland, he flees to India, leaving behind his beloved palace and people. In the face of this upheaval, the Dalai Lama must rebuild his life and find new ways to champion his people's freedom. Through personal anecdotes and historical insights, he shares the pain of displacement and the unwavering hope that sustained him. This is the story of one man's journey to maintain his faith and identity in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Genres: biography, history, political-science, autobiography, memoir, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: displacement, exile, resilience
Setting: China, India, Tibet
Period: 20th-century
288 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins