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Memories of Life in Lhasa Under Chinese Rule

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Tubten Khetsun provides a remarkably detailed and vivid account of what Tibetans have undergone during and following the brutal take over of their land by China during the period between 1959-1979. He takes you in with him during his struggle to survive in what has been the darkest period of Tibet's history and leaves you amazed and grateful in his personal victory and emancipation while simulataneously feeling open-hearted for the terrible suffering that the Tibetans have undergone. This is not only of interest from a hisorical perspective, but more importantly, from a humanitarian perspective...it's a must read!

This is an excellent journey into the beginning of cultural genocide started by the Chinese in Tibet in late 1950s. It gives an incredibly vivid picture of the degree of suffering Tibetan people had to go through during the height of the atrocious Cultural Revolution.

An indispensable read for anyone who wishes to understand the circumstances under which China annexed the Himalayan nation. The extent to which the Chinese managed to implement their radical communist ideals is also indicative of the bloody foundations modern Chinese state is based upon.