Seven Years in Tibet (Abridged) Audiobook

" As soon as you read the explanation that he is not a writer, that the book is more of a memoir, it becomes a fantastic journey into a great culture. "

" Absolutely loved reading this book. What I loved is the author's honest way of story telling, the living in the ever-mystical-Roof-of-the-world, his biggest about His Holiness and the fact that he felt Tibet was his home. "

" This book is really amazing and I think everyone should read it! It is really something special. To think that something as beautiful as Harrer's friendship with the Dalai Lama and all the other amazing things he has seen in Tibet has really happened in the real world. It's beautiful like a fairy tale, and I had tears in my eyes during the last chapters describing the communist invasion and how the Dalai Lama had to flee. "

" Been meaning to read this for years since seeing the Brad Pitt film. Not such a personal account but still a wonderful read. "

" This is my favorite kind of reading; true life adventure. If you like this one you'll love Royal Road to Romance by Richard Halliburton. "

" I liked this book, but might have been bored with it if I wasn't GOING to tibet soon! "

" Interesting book about a German man who was an escaped POW from India that went to Tibet and lived there for 7 years. Interesting to learn of their culture and way of life. It seems like it's a culture that really isn't seen much at all. "

" Am thoroughly enjoying this book so far "

" Slow to start, but good to know someone can live in a different country and be happy and successfull, there is hope... "

" Not the greatest writing or story, but a one in a million chance tale that shows a unique perspective of the last days for Old Tibet. "

" You can get lost in this book. The imagery is incredible. You go there. "

" OK. Beside Harrer's life story, which is very interesting, one question were nagging me throughout the entire book. Tibet was a feudal society ruled by bunch of "religious" bloodsuckers (so much for independence). They got kicked out by Chinese. So, why should I cry about it? "

" An interesting read culturally, though at least half of the novel is hiking to get to the capital city of Tibet. After a while all the trekking makes the reading a little monotonous. "

" A wonderful book. Beautiful without being showy or verbose. I adore any book that makes me want to drop everything and go on a trek to foreign lands. "

" I found the writing in this story to very dry and not very enthralling. If you're into climbing mountains and want a more historical look then this book might work for you. "

" Read it because of how much I loved the movie. A bit slow, but glad to have tackled it. "

" Excellent, I need to read it again! So much information on this wonderful country which has been devastated by China. Heartbreaking. "

" I loved, loved, loved this book. Although I thought the movie was great. I was happy to see that the book was a whole different story. I'd say if you liked the movie you will like the book even more! "

" I have written at length elsewhere about this book. (link to come) "

" Read it because of how much I loved the movie. A bit slow, but glad to have tackled it. "

" Harrer provides a perspective that none other can. Historically significant. "

" I loved the movie (with Brad Pitt) and the book is a fascinating read. Mountaineer Harrer escapes detention in a WWII camp, escapes to Tibet, and gets to know and teach the young Dalai Lama. "

" Such an amazing book. what insight he gives into an unknown world. "

" I really enjoyed learning more about Tibet and now I feel like I want to help them gain freedom yet I don't feel like there is anything I can do! Definitely worth reading "