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Biographic Novel: The 14th Dalai Lama (2008)

by Tetsu Saiwai(Favorite Author)

3.76 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0981754309 (ISBN13: 9780981754307)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Emotional Content

review 1: If you haven't yet checked out the manga biographies from Penguin, I would really encourage you to do so, particularly if you teach or have reluctant readers. This book is the first of three I received from Gabrielle, and I have really enjoyed each one.The 14th Dalai Lama is a biography of, none other than, the 14th Dalai Lama, from his childhood all the way to 2009, demonstrating his loyalty to his people and to non-violence. It also details the strife China has caused Tibet. The only real introduction to Tibetan culture or the Dalai Lama I have had was when Seven Years in Tibet came out, so I was really interested in this bio.Tetsu Saiwai's illustrations are really nice, as is the cover, which I think is simply fantastic. I love the colors, the black and white image of t... morehe Dalai Lama, and the typeface. Sometimes in comics, I have trouble keeping track of the characters because they look similar. Saiwai does an excellent job of distinguishing each. One funny aside: the characters all seem to sweat a lot. I believe the artist was drawing attention to the stress in the Tibetan's struggles, but it was kind of humorous. Also, there were some typos, which made me twitch a bit.However, I really love the idea behind these books and am adding them to my ESL library because I think they will really engage my students, many of whom dislike reading.Read this: if you've been hesitant to pick up a graphic novel but are interested in history. Also, recommended for use in the classroom.
review 2: This was a quick read but it carried an important message and told a magnificent story. The artwork is simple and the storytelling is mediocre, but it is a great way to immerse yourself in the story of the Dalai Lama and the oppression of the Tibetan people."Our own heart is our temple. Our kindness is our dogma. And our compassion will lead the world towards peace, generating hope for happiness." less

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