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Mongolia, anyone?
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Around the World = Tibet.
One of the most beautiful books I've ever read. The writing is simple and sparse, drawing you completely into the story of Shu Wen and her quest to find what became of her husband, Kejun. For such a slim book, the scale of the story is epic, fitting the vastness of the landscape through which Wen travels and her gradual transformation from an outsider, a Chinese observing Tibetan culture, to becoming fully absorbed into the life through her everyday survival.
As an insigh ...more
One of the most beautiful books I've ever read. The writing is simple and sparse, drawing you completely into the story of Shu Wen and her quest to find what became of her husband, Kejun. For such a slim book, the scale of the story is epic, fitting the vastness of the landscape through which Wen travels and her gradual transformation from an outsider, a Chinese observing Tibetan culture, to becoming fully absorbed into the life through her everyday survival.
As an insigh ...more
A sweet story of friendship and devotion. I especially enjoyed the glimpse into the culture of the nomadic Tibetan peoples.
Jun 28, 2008
Lynne
marked it as wishlist-nf
Jul 22, 2011
Sara
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Oct 26, 2011
KayG
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Jan 03, 2012
Chieko
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Mar 21, 2012
Amy Catherine
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Jun 23, 2015
Christine
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Jan 11, 2016
Melissa Lindsey
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Feb 25, 2016
Megan
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Nov 12, 2017
Christelle
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Jan 06, 2019
Diane
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Jan 09, 2022
Sarah
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Kirsty
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