by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama
First published 2020
Born in 1935, Tenzin Gyatso grows up in remote Tibet, destined to become the 14th Dalai Lama. As China tightens its grip, he must make the agonizing choice to flee his homeland. Navigating exile, he rediscovers the Buddhist teachings that will guide his lifelong mission: to spread messages of compassion, wisdom, and nonviolence across the world.
Genres: biography, history, non-fiction, buddhism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: China, Tibet, Tibet Autonomous Region
Period: 20th-century
248 pages · Paperback · Shambhala