The Noodle maker of Kalimpong

Details : 

Author : Gyalo Thondup
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage BooksVintage Books (8 June 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8184003870
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8184003871
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23 x 14 x 3 cm 

About the book 

"The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong: The Untold Story of My Struggle for Tibet" is a memoir by Gyalo Thondup, the elder brother of the 14th Dalai Lama. The book offers a unique perspective on Tibetan history, culture, and politics, as well as the Dalai Lama's family dynamics. Gyalo Thondup's story begins with his childhood and the selection process of his brother as the Dalai Lama. He shares his experiences of being educated in China and later becoming a key figure in Tibet's struggle for independence. The book covers various historical events, including the Chinese occupation of Tibet, the Dalai Lama's flight to India, and the CIA's involvement in the Tibetan resistance movement.