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Publisher:   Element Books Ltd  (Great Britain)
Release:   first published paperback 1998
Format:   paperback      292 Pages
ISBN-13:   9781862044029
ISBN:   1-86204-402-3

Sales of each 'Tibet, My Story' book goes directly towards the not-for-profit quest of Tibetan Children's Village (TCV's) to sustain the Tibetan way of life in exile.

Title:    Tibet, My Story : An Autobiography by Jetsun Pema.  Forward by Elie Wiesel.

Jetsun Pema, a younger sister of the Dalai Lama, shares her remarkable journey from the Tibet of yesteryear.    Tibet, My Story is a rare insight - including ordinary and monastic life, popular traditions, culture and Buddhist wisdom - and her childhood, growing up with her Brother pre-invasion. 

Having to leave Tibet in 1959, Jetsun Pema was educated in India, Switzerland and England and, since the invasion of her country, has taken on a significant role to ensure the education of refugee Tibetan children.  Her work has been well recognised including as a UNESCO Medal winner.  

Being the first woman elected as a Kalon (minister) in the first election of the Kashag (cabinet) members of the Tibetan Government-in-exile, Ama Jetsun Pema was also awarded the title 'Mother of Tibet' by the National Assembly.

Upon her return to Tibet in 1980 what she discovers leads her to document vast change in freedom and Tibetan's daily struggle for survival.  This passionately written story is testimony of hope for the future of Tibet and includes her ongoing work for the education of exiled Tibetan children.

Be sure to note her favourite photo of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama amongst the pictures included.

A 'must read' for understanding the past and present living culture of Tibet.

Ama Jetsun Pema recently visited Brisbane and greatly welcomed as speaker during the 2011 Festival of Tibet - a full auditorium were very keen to hear her recent work and the latest information on the education of Tibetan children.