Tibet, Tibet

Tibet has long fascinated the West, but what really lies beyond our romantic image of a mystical mountain kingdom of peace and spirituality? Patrick French set out to discover the truth, and his extraordinary account has been widely acclaimed. Travelling through the country, French meets exiled monks, nomads and a nun secretly fighting Chinese rule, but also young Tibetans with a more pragmatic attitude to their situation. Interweaving these encounters with little-known stories of war and turmoil from Tibet's past, he reveals a more nuanced, fascinating and surprising picture of this complex place than any other book has done.

ISBN 0241950384   Pages 352 ISBN13 9780241950388 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 263 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd   Published in London Imprint Penguin Books Ltd   Height (mm) 198 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 129 Publication date 27 Jan 2011   Spine width (mm) 20 DEWEY 951.505   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

Mixes a compelling subject, magnificent prose and deep understanding The Times Inspired and heartfelt ... shows that Tibet was never the peace-loving paradise so many generations of well-wishers have longed for it to be Los Angeles Times Tibet, Tibet, so good they named it twice ... French is a writer of generous talents Sunday Times French has produced something very different from what he calls "Tibetophile" literature, something greatly superior in its honesty and lack of false sentiment Spectator A gripping mix of history, travel writing and personal memoir... vividly told. Observer An accomplished writer and a keen observer (French) reports his findings vividly... French's reporting is excellent and this is an enjoyable and informative tour of Tibet. The Guardian First hand accounts of everyday experiences gleaned from close contact with Tibetan priests, politicians and peasants illuminate this moving book of modern day Tibet. The Times

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