�This very accessible and educational book is a history lesson and philosophy book all in one, sharing information about the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan way of life. Rich photographs are interspersed with anecdotes from the Dalai Lama's life � Also focusing on the Dalai Lama's lessons in leadership, Chih highlights his calls for people to choose community over individualism, a lesson that is timely today.���Booklist
�Chih, a leadership consultant and documentary photographer, writes a photo-heavy biography of the 14th Dalai Lama � Chih�s account starts with a narrative of the Dalai Lama�s early childhood, education, and flight from Tibet. From there, the author becomes more topical, reflecting on the Dalai Lama�s accomplishments as a global leader. Chih, who is herself a refugee from China, also details the plight and the culture of the Tibetan people and briefly relates the history and global impact of Tibetan Buddhism. Most notable are the book�s many photographs by Chih (some of which depict the Dalai Lama, Buddhist communities, and Tibet), which show her personal connection to her subject.� �Library Journal
�This vibrant volume by Buddhist photographer Chih documents the relationship between the Dalai Lama�s leadership and the Tibetan diaspora � Chih�s most moving images document everyday life in the Tibetan diaspora ... Chih�s photos capture the intensity and humility of the Dalai Lama � this reverent account makes for a striking visual chronicle of the Dalai Lama and the diaspora.� �Publishers Weekly