"—John Avedon, author of Format: Kindle Ausgabe Verifizierter Kauf. Sky Burial. World of Books Ltd. Moving, shocking and, ultimately, uplifting Sky Burial paints a unique portrait of a woman and a land, both at the mercy of fate and politics. Re-reading this after at least 10 years, it feels like reading it for the first time, as I'd forgotten such a lot of the detail. email; X. So now, I’m thoroughly confused whether it is or not — I wish the author could be upfront and transparent with readers and clarify - is it or not??? Several decades later Xinran met Shu Wan, a Chinese woman who had spent years searching for her missing husband… Add to basket Buy Now SKY BURIAL by Xinran. März 2000. Shortly after, she receives news of his death. In Sky Burial, Xinran has re-created Shu Wen’s journey, painting an extraordinary portrait of a woman and a land, each at the mercy of fate and politics. Her tale is a fantastic insight into the lives and spirituality of Tibetan people. Recommend It | Stats | Recent Status Updates. I had never been interested in China or Tibet [except for His Holiness the Dalai Lama] as a country, neither its literature nor history. Such a beautiful book. World of Books Ltd. To be honest I wasn't grabbed by the synopsis and thought it would be a bit of a trawl and something to be got over and done with - how wrong could I have been! The book was published in 2002 and has been translated into over thirty languages. The gender roles surprised her: men did the sewing and women had multiple husbands. Xue Xinran, who usually writes as simply "Xinran", was a radio broadcaster in China before moving to Great Britain and beginning to publish books. This book told some insights of Tibet from a Chinese woman Shu Wen, who then become a Tibetian throughout the moments that she had lived. This was a very emotional read for me, and I was fascinated by the twists and turns of Wen's journey. New Delhi, India . Motivated by her deep love for him, she wanders the Tibetan plateau for thirty years which finally leads her to discover the exact nature of her hus. Share This. Bitte versuchen Sie es erneut. Debut Author. Sky Burial. They were enjoying the sights and sounds of Lhasa, the capital of Ti… Summary and book reviews of Sky Burial by Xue Xinran. It reads like a work of fiction, beautifully written fiction, but Xinran, a journalist, makes clear that her book is entirely based on a long conversation she had with the real life Shu Wen, a Chinese woman who spent 30 years living in the wilderness of Tibet, while searching for her long lost husband. Sky Burial is a heartfelt journey into Tibet that is in some ways more soulful than an actual journey there (speaking as someone who has been). journalism and talk show hosting was Xinran's field for some time, so it may be fitting that there's such unstable theorizing regarding the source and/or tip that first inspired the author to try her hand at the sort of historical novelization I'd previously encountered in. It is positioned as non-fiction but I can hardly believe that's possible. Although the outcome is clear from both the title, and early indications, one is not in any way disheartened from the journey even if the outcome is … Zu dieser ISBN ist aktuell kein Angebot verfügbar. Her story is a fascinating one - one that she supposedly shared with the author over a two-day period in Suzhou and then is never heard from again…Regardless, of whether the book is fiction or nonfiction, the book was fascinating - I enjoyed learning about Tibet, the roof of the world where life and traditions are so different from the western world and the mystic of religion and deep tradition intermingle to create a world refreshing and inviting in its simplicity. According to them, it does not make sense to preserve a dead bod… It is positioned as non-fiction but I can hardly believe that's possible. So now, I’m thoroughly confused whether it is or not — I wish the author could be upfront and transparent with readers and clarify - is it or not??? To the author's credit, the timeless beauty of the high plateau is contrasted with the constant construction/deconstruction of Beijing, and its easy to see which one is aces and which one isn't. Wow. Add to basket Buy Now Sky Burial by Xinran. The only book that has ever made me cry. It was 1994 when Xinran, a journalist and the internationally acclaimed author of The Good Women of China, received a telephone call asking her to travel four hours to meet a woman who had just crossed the border from Tibet into China. Sky burial is mainly common among the Vajrayana Buddhists. Read, understand and act. Mai 2000. i recomend this book to everyone and if you are a tibetan you must read it. Minneapolis, Minnesota. --Brian Bruya. Shortly after arriving in Tibet, she is injured and separated from her unit and is taken in by a nomadic Tibetan family. by Xue Xinran. I read this book specifically to fit a challenge task which was to read a book set in a country I had never before read about. It is a type of excarnation practiced in some of provinces and regions of China including Tibet, Mongolia, Sichuan, and Qinghai, and also parts of India like Sikkim. The Tibetan resistance was portrayed as savage, heartless, ignorant and brutal, while the Chinese were shown to be educated, kind-hearted, benevolent and ready to play Big Brother to the helpless, Lhama-free, Tibetans. Used; paperback; Condition See description Seller. I most enjoyed learning about the way of life of nomadic peoples in Tibet. I really enjoyed the description of Tibetan customs, the vast landscape, and the solitude that was experienced by the main character Wen. Fascinating story! 30 Day Return Guarantee; Item Price: More Shipping Options. What makes this book different from other books on Tibet? Since then he has journeyed several times to Tibetan refugee communities in India and returned twice to Tibet in order to document human rights abuses. The Tibetan resistance was portrayed as savage, heartless. Like Xinran, I'm fascinated by how someone could go from being a 26-year old doctor in China to being an elderly Tibetan Buddhist. However, it is still commonly practiced in rural areas. The copyright page calls, This is an understated, compact book. It is an unforgettable, ultimately uplifting tale of love loss, loyalty, and survival. A short documentary film that offers a glimpse into an ancient, yet nearly extinct, Buddhist sky burial ritual. Xinran Xue, Author, Xinran Xinran, Author , trans. While the rest of the world is scrambling to trade with the Chinese govenment, a holocaust is happening in Tibet. She spends thirty years … Wählen Sie die Kategorie aus, in der Sie suchen möchten. Top Books Top Audiobooks Oprah’s Book Club Sky Burial An Eyewitness Account of China's Brutal Crackdown in Tibet. Used; very good; hardcover; Condition Very Good ISBN 10 0701176229 ISBN 13 9780701176228 Seller. Stattdessen betrachtet unser System Faktoren wie die Aktualität einer Rezension und ob der Rezensent den Artikel bei Amazon gekauft hat. Shu Wen received word that her husband, Kejun, had died just months into their marriage. Shu Wen initially sets out to Tibet to find her husband (who she thinks is still alive despite a formal communication that he's dead) and bring him back home. In this haunting book, Xinran recreates Shu Wen's remarkable journey in an epic story of love, loss, loyalty and survival. It certainly falls into the category of "one of the best books you've never heard of". This book was written by Chinese writer Xinran and was translated from the Chinese by Lovell and Tyldesley. It is in many ways a haunting love story, as the reader is taken with Shu Wen in her heartfelt journey to find her lost husband. Readers also enjoyed. Her story begins in 1958, just after she and her husband are married. Read more. First-hand witness to attrocities commuted against the Tibetan people. Used; good; hardcover; Condition Good ISBN 10 0701176229 ISBN 13 9780701176228 Seller. Kerr was visiting Tibet with his old college friend John Ackerly. Critics' Opinion: Readers' Opinion: First Published: Jul 2005, 220 pages Paperback: Jul 2006, 224 pages. With no details or body to confirm his demise, though, Wen refused to believe Kejun was gone, and traveled to Tibet to find him. She stayed there for over 30 years – more than half her life –. In 1994 Xinran, a Chinese journalist who later moved to London, met a woman whose story captured her imagination. 30 Day Return Guarantee; Item Price: More Shipping Options. We’d love your help. In this haunting book, Xinran recreates Shu Wen's remarkable journey in an epic story of love, loss, loyalty and survival. the book also includes numerous interviews with tibetan refugees who have escaped the tyranny of the red star. Summary | Excerpt | Reading Guide | Reviews | Beyond the book | Readalikes | Genres & Themes | Author Bio. This is an amazing story! 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