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Author: Modom Lodro Chotso
Translator: Matthew Akester
Publisher: Blackneck Books
Pages: 226
Genre: Non-fiction / Memoir
Description
The Tragedy of The Modom House is a deeply moving and unflinching memoir that reveals the human cost of Tibet’s political upheaval under Chinese rule. Written by Modom Lodro Chotso, one of the few survivors of her family, this powerful testimony chronicles a childhood shaped by loss, fear, and unimaginable resilience.
After their mother dies from torture during a political campaign, Lodro Chotso and her siblings are forced to carry her body across harsh terrain to a distant river. Scenes of grief and survival unfold as the children struggle through a world marked by imprisonment, starvation, and class-based persecution. Through raw and personal storytelling, she relives the harsh realities of life during one of the darkest periods in Tibetan history.
This memoir is not only a story of suffering but also one of courage, memory, and dignity. It stands as an important historical record and a voice for those whose stories might otherwise be forgotten.
A rare firsthand account of life in Tibet under occupation
Personal, emotional, and historically significant
A testimony of survival and resilience
Essential reading for those interested in Tibetan history and human rights
A powerful and necessary book for anyone who wishes to understand the true human stories behind Tibet’s struggle.
Author: Modom Lodro Chotso
Translator: Matthew Akester
Publisher: Blackneck Books
Pages: 226
Genre: Non-fiction / Memoir
Description
The Tragedy of The Modom House is a deeply moving and unflinching memoir that reveals the human cost of Tibet’s political upheaval under Chinese rule. Written by Modom Lodro Chotso, one of the few survivors of her family, this powerful testimony chronicles a childhood shaped by loss, fear, and unimaginable resilience.
After their mother dies from torture during a political campaign, Lodro Chotso and her siblings are forced to carry her body across harsh terrain to a distant river. Scenes of grief and survival unfold as the children struggle through a world marked by imprisonment, starvation, and class-based persecution. Through raw and personal storytelling, she relives the harsh realities of life during one of the darkest periods in Tibetan history.
This memoir is not only a story of suffering but also one of courage, memory, and dignity. It stands as an important historical record and a voice for those whose stories might otherwise be forgotten.
A rare firsthand account of life in Tibet under occupation
Personal, emotional, and historically significant
A testimony of survival and resilience
Essential reading for those interested in Tibetan history and human rights
A powerful and necessary book for anyone who wishes to understand the true human stories behind Tibet’s struggle.
