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Seven Years in Tibet
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrer’s escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet. Settling in Lhasa, the Forbidden City, where he became a friend and tutor to the Dalai Lama, Heinrich Harrer spent seven years gaining a more profound understanding of Tibet and the Tibetans than any Westerner before him.
Seven Years in Tibet was translated into 53 languages, became a best seller in the United States in 1954, and sold three million copies.
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- ian m.
- 21-01-19
one of the greatest stories of all time.
When people are put in desperate situations they really can do remarkable things.
This story shows us how a wholehearted desire for freedom, led two men on an epic adventure, one that was only made possible,by the rarest combinations of shifting history and place in time.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-07-22
Inspirational-since listening have purchased book!
An incredible tale wonderfully read. The world is a bigger place through hearing it. I have since brought 2 paperback copies to give as gifts.
It is very unlike me to digitally comment on anything, to my friends and family the simple act of writing this review (though short) will speak volumes.
J
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- maxianson
- 18-12-13
Seven Years in Tibet - exceptional read
Would you consider the audio edition of Seven Years in Tibet to be better than the print version?
an equal treat
What other book might you compare Seven Years in Tibet to, and why?
Shackleton / The Endurance .... historically correct .. both stirring inspirational accounts of survival against all odds
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all of the tale is a fabulous read
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
of course
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this book took me to Tibet ... the nearest I will probably get in this life .. thank you.
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- Jitterbug
- 14-07-22
Extraordinary and inspiring
Once I had attuned to Mark Meadows’ serious narrating style I became engrossed in this book.
It’s a tale of skill, ability, endurance, hope and discovery during a tumultuous period in history - WW2 and the subsequent invasion of Tibet by China.
The incredible Heinrich Harrer reaches Lhasa, his dream destination, just a few years before Tibet is invaded, so his insights into Tibetan culture and the 14th (current) Dalai Lama when he was a boy, are truly unique.
I found the descriptions of the terrible hardships, danger and hunger endured by the travellers, really sobering. But I was so amazed by their ability to navigate mountain passes, rivers and unmarked roads purely from memory - not their own, but from books they had read in prison camps. Wow! What incredible talent.
It really inspired me, and I found myself looking up a lot of the places mentioned just to get a rough idea of the enormous scale of their journey.
There are so many layers to this book. It’s an adventure story, a travel journal, a study of culture and social history, and a fascinating insight into Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama. I learned so much, and I want to learn more. The book is written in quite a precise style, but this really enhances its authenticity.
I felt the frustrations, the impatience, the anticipation and dread experienced by Heinrich Harreralong the way - but equally I felt the calm and the peace once he had befriended the Dalai Lama.
One of Harrer’s observations of 1940s/1950s Tibet, was that Tibet moves at the pace of a yak. We could learn so much from that 😆.
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- rdgreen
- 06-03-24
Excellent read
A great thought provoking listen, well narrated. Excellent life lessons for us all and especially in these times.
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- mr
- 18-02-21
Wonderful
A truly wonderful book, one of the all time great travel books. And is so relevant today for the plight of the Tibetan people.
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- Nicholas
- 25-02-15
Inspirational story..
Inspirational account of extraordinary man who encounters an extraordinary people; Well narrated and thoroughly enjoyable.
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- Amy
- 19-01-15
Understanding Tibet.....
Enjoy would be the wrong word but very satisfying to anyone with an interest in Tibet and for those who like travel writing. Well read too.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-12-21
Engaging and Inspirational
Totally immersive experience and felt I was with Heinrich on his incredible journey. Exceptional
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- Will
- 09-09-16
Wonderful
Truly inspiring. Educational. Historical & Eye-Opening. A fantastic book and tremendously well read. I highly recommend it.
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