Born in Lhasa
The Autobiography of Namgyal Lhamo Taklha
$31.32
- Paperback
248 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2013
Summary
Namgyal Lhamo Taklha recounts her remarkable life in Born in Lhasa. She describes her childhood in a Tibet that no longer exists and chronicles her life and work on four continents. It is an engaging history of the Tibetan diaspora—dramatic and filled with anecdotes. Taklha’s autobiography differs from those of other prominent Tibetans because she discusses the unexpected challenges of living in America and Europe.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781559391023 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1559391022 |
| Author: | Namgyal Lhamo Taklha |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Snow Lion Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“Mrs. Taklha’s incredible life story is very gripping and emotional. Her writing style swept me into the story—I enjoyed this book from cover to cover.“—Rinchen Dharlo, President of the Tibet Fund and the Conservancy for Tibetan Arts and Culture
”Born in Lhasa gives voice to an enduring human spirit. In fascinating detail, one woman’s story documents a nation’s history.“—Whitney Stewart, author of The 14th Dalai Lama
Namgyal Lhamo Taklha
Namgyal Lhamo Taklha married the immediate elder brother of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. She is a member of the elected Parliament of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile and serves as Minister of Health. She lives in Dharamsala, India.
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