Eat the Buddha
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Eat the Buddha

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Discover the poignant story of Ngaba, a Tibetan town resisting Chinese rule in “Eat the Buddha” by Barbara Demick. Witness the unwavering spirit of a community grappling with life, death, and cultural preservation. Explore the complexities of Tibetan Buddhism and the impact of political oppression on daily life. ISBN: 9781783782659

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9781783782659
  • Publisher: Granta Books
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 200 mm
  • ISBN-10: 178378265X
  • Publisher Date: 06 May 2021
  • Height: 128 mm
  • No of Pages: 336
  • Weight: 250 gr

22 reviews for Eat the Buddha

  1. Amrit Prakash Singh –

    Demick’s writing is compelling, but the subject matter is quite depressing. A vital story, nonetheless.

  2. Ramya Tripathi –

    The story itself is amazing, but the writing was not very engaging. The book was still enjoyable, though.

  3. Kishor Singh –

    A story about Ngaba is a great thing, the struggle is real, a worthy book, a definite recommendation!

  4. Shivam –

    A must-read for anyone interested in Tibetan culture and political conflict. Very insightful. Some details were repetitive.

  5. Kanishka –

    A powerful, heartbreaking read. Demick humanizes the struggle in Ngaba. Some parts were slow, but overall, impactful.

  6. Rahul Kumar Vig –

    This book offers great insight into the Tibetan struggle. Sometimes it felt a little biased.

  7. Dewangana Singh –

    I was deeply touched by the stories in this book. However, I found the historical context a bit overwhelming at times.

  8. Priyansha Dalmia –

    While the subject is important, the writing style didn’t fully captivate me. Still worth reading.

  9. Hritika –

    An incredibly important and well-researched book. It’s a difficult read but necessary to understand the situation in Ngaba.

  10. Piyush Kumar –

    Eat the Buddha is an amazing book and very interesting, a real glimpse into hidden culture, a worthy read!

  11. Ankur Yadav –

    A raw portrayal of the challenges faced by the Tibetan people, this is a really emotional and heart wrenching read!

  12. Saumya –

    Insightful and well-researched, but emotionally draining. Be prepared for a heavy read, but one that is very vital.

  13. Harsh Saraswat –

    Eat the Buddha is a beautifully written and deeply moving book. It is a vital story of survival. Highly recommended.

  14. Utkarsh Srivastava –

    This book really brings a different perspective to light, would recommend, although the subject matter can be triggering

  15. Himankita Debbarma –

    I appreciated the depth of research, but found it a bit dry at times. Important, but not an easy read.

  16. Himanshu Shekhar –

    This book wasn’t a page turner, but definitely had my attention, worth reading for cultural context!

  17. Manish Kumar –

    The book is well-written and the characters are really fleshed out, the story is powerful. Definitely recommend!

  18. Harshit –

    A heartbreaking look into the culture, I loved this book. So touching and well written!

  19. Akshat Jain –

    While I found the book interesting, I wasn’t totally hooked, there were moments where I felt that the prose wasn’t great

  20. Anuj Pandey –

    Eat the Buddha is an eye-opening account of Tibetan resilience. I learned so much, though it’s a heavy subject.

  21. Gowri Krishna V R –

    A very informative book about a topic I knew little about. I found it engaging and thought-provoking.

  22. Subhayan Chowdhury –

    I loved learning about this topic, it was all incredibly fascinating and made for some fantastic reading.

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