> Early Review Edition from LibraryThing
>. Memoir
>. A Tibetan nun treks from Tibet to India to escape Chinese oppression with daughter, Sonam
> Sonam marries Swiss man and the three move to Swtzerland, then Yangzom is born and eventually all move to NYC
> how to maintain unique heritage in the face of so many cultural changes
The grandmother, kunsang, is fascinating inher acceptance filled with determination!
> LibraryThing Review: I thought this story of three generations of Tibetan women was fascinating. I was completely engrossed by the details of the grandmother's life as a Buddhist nun and her daughter's life. It is difficult for me to fathom how they managed to go from the incredibly simple life in the Tibetan mountains to India, then Swtzerland, and then New York. Their daring escape from Tibet seems surreal to me. I also found it very interesting to imagine the author's life ( she is the nun's granddaughter). How does one adapt across so many cultures and still try to hold onto one's unique heritage? Once again I find the power of the human spirit to be staggering!
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