My reviews will give more of an overview of the book or article as I do not wish to put my opinion into others minds before they have a chance to read it themselves. In many cases I will just put the information on the book jacket as it is probably written better than I will be able to do myself.
I will have only the current review in the Book Review Page section, but you will be able to find all the reviews in the blog section too.
The following book was recommended to me. Thank you.
Falling to Heaven
by: Jeanne M. Peterson
ISBN: 978-0-312-53392-2
Thomas Dunne Books
Copyright 2010
Following taken from the book jacket:
In 1954 Emma and Gerald Kittredge leave their secure Quaker community and travel to the small Tibetan town of Shigatse, not as missionaries but as believers who fervently have faith that "there is that of God in everyone." They soon find companionship in their neighbors, Dorje and Rinchen,and thier sons, Dawa and Champa - tasting yak meat dumplings, mastering the art of brewing yak butter tea, and exploring meditative practices with Lama Norbu. But the arrival of Maoist soldiers from China into their quiet lives shatters everything.
I found this story moving and insightful into the many cultures and traditions of the area and the history surrounding this time period.
Namaste.
Pam Nelson
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