by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 2001
Born in 1935 into a family of Tibetan farmers, Tenzin Gyatso rises to become the 14th Dalai Lama. As a young man, he's thrust into a leadership role when China invades Tibet in 1950. Forced to flee his homeland, the Dalai Lama navigates a life in exile, fighting to preserve Tibetan culture and Buddhist teachings. Through personal trials and triumphs, he emerges as a global icon of peace, earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet.
Genres: biography, history, politics, religion
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: global-icon, leadership
Setting: Tibet
Period: 1951-
310 pages · Paperback · Trade Paper Press