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Loading... Freedom in Exile: The Autobiography of The Dalai Lama (1990)by Dalai Lama
None. Very good read (  ) lisathomson | Jan 11, 2013 |  bostonbibliophile | Jul 26, 2012 | Parts of this book were quite engaging and the Dalai Lama's personality shone through. Much of it though was tedious. I found I quite prefer when he sticks to Buddhist philosophy, whether in more technically instructive books like "The Four Noble Truths" or in a more exploratory manner with regard to science and rationality, as in "The Universe In A Single Atom." The problem I had with this book is he seems to waste a lot of time doing stuff like, well, talking to Oracles (holy men who put on heavy clothes, work themselves into a lather, and dispense wisdom). Buddhism, in theory, is fascinating, but like any religion, once you get into robes, rituals, and all the mumbo jumbo ... it just gets boring. (  ) cdogzilla | Jan 17, 2009 | I usually don't read biographies, but this was a great book by a great man. The story of the Dalai Lama and of Tibet is a tragedy. The Dalai Lama, as the political and spiritual head of his people offers a stirring account of the decimation of his country by the communist Chinese. The life of the Tibetean people has been one of immense hardship and bloodshed since the invasion of Mao's army in the 1950s. The Dalai Lama's insight into the conflict of his people dramatically illustrates why he won the Nobel Peace Prize. The understanding, love, compassion and dedication evident in this book for his people and all the people of the earth make this well worth reading. (  ) ahystorian | Mar 31, 2007 |  BTRIPP | Feb 17, 2007 | no reviews | add a review
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