The Dalai Lama

Alexander Norman knows the Dalai Lama probably better than any Englishman alive' SpectatorTHE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY.One of the best-known and respected public figures of modern times, The Dalai Lama's message of peace and compassion resonates with people of all faiths and none. And yet, for all his worldwide fame, he remains personally elusive. Alexander Norman, acclaimed Oxford-trained scholar of the history of Tibet and the Dalai Lamas, draws on his thirty years of special access to His Holiness to deliver the definitive biography - unique, revelatory - sometimes even shocking.Norman gives unparalleled insights into the Dalai Lama's life, from being chosen as a young boy, his exile from Tibet and his involvement in political negotiations, to the present day. He confronts a dark history, revealing the spiritual and political leader as never seen before.

Auteur
Alexander Norman has written a number of books with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and has known him personally for over 30 years. He regularly gives lectures on Tibetan history and culture and is fascinated by the country and its people. He lives in the UK.

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The extraordinary life of the influential spiritual and political leader, revealed by Tibetan history expert and ghostwriter to the Dalai Lama's "Freedom In Exile" Alexander Norman.

Résumé
The Dalai Lama is one of the best-known and respected public figures of modern times. A Nobel Peace Prize Winner, advocate for peace and campaigner for compassion, he regularly speaks at sell-out arena tours across the globe. This biography reveals the complex character of the Dalai Lama in more detail than ever before.