The Cave of the Yellow Dog
by Byambasuren Davaa, Lisa Reisch | Biographies & Memoirs |
ISBN: 9781844083046 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 9781844083046 Global Overview for this book
5 journalers for this copy...
From the back:
"...a profoundly moving story that sheds light on the life of the last of the Mongolian nomads. Davaa, a young filmmaker, returns to her native country and to the region where she grew up to show us life among the nomadic people.
Through the touching story of Nansaa and her little dog Zochor, she depicts the freedom of life on the steppes, as well as the deep spirituality of the people and the significance of the Buddhist faith. Delicate and poignant, Davaa's story also highlights the increasing tensions as these rich traditions come into conflict with the demands of modern urban life."
"...a profoundly moving story that sheds light on the life of the last of the Mongolian nomads. Davaa, a young filmmaker, returns to her native country and to the region where she grew up to show us life among the nomadic people.
Through the touching story of Nansaa and her little dog Zochor, she depicts the freedom of life on the steppes, as well as the deep spirituality of the people and the significance of the Buddhist faith. Delicate and poignant, Davaa's story also highlights the increasing tensions as these rich traditions come into conflict with the demands of modern urban life."
A lovely, quick read and beautifully written and photographed too. It is easy to become attached to the characters, especially the children. A heartwarming story.
Journal Entry 3 by Annimanni at Kouvola, Kymenlaakso / Kymmenedalen Finland on Sunday, December 20, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (12/21/2009 UTC) at Kouvola, Kymenlaakso / Kymmenedalen Finland
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On its way to soffitta1 in Portugal as her choice from the Contemporary Asian Literature VBB. Enjoy!
On its way to soffitta1 in Portugal as her choice from the Contemporary Asian Literature VBB. Enjoy!
THANKS! I am so excited to read this, I loved The Story of the Weeping Camel and have a copy of the film of this book, too.
Sent - 16/03
Sent - 16/03
Arrived safely today--thank you, soffitta1. I'm really looking forward to reading this.
Journal Entry 6 by 
jumpingin
at North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
jumpingin at North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
What a lovely book! The photos and the story are gorgeous--and I learned so much. I am going to see if I can find a copy of the film.
This book will be travelling to mathgirl40, who won it in the draw at the end of ApoloniaX's East Asian VBB.
This book will be travelling to mathgirl40, who won it in the draw at the end of ApoloniaX's East Asian VBB.
Journal Entry 7 by jumpingin at North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
jumpingin at North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (10/27/2010 UTC) at North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
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Sent to mathgirl40, who won it in the draw of leftover East Asian VBB books. It even squeaked in at the lettermail rate (yeah!), so hopefully it won't take too long.
Received the book today. Thanks, jumpingin! Glad to hear it qualified for Lettermail, as Canada Post rates are crazy. Looking forward to reading this.
This was a quick-to-read and interesting story. The writing and story were somewhat simplistic, but the descriptions of nomadic life in Mongolia and the beautiful photos made this a worthwhile read.
I've reserved this for a bookbox that I'll be sending around Canada later in the month.
I've reserved this for a bookbox that I'll be sending around Canada later in the month.
I've put this book into a bookbox (http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/10090970/) that will be travelling across Canada.
This book arrived at our monthly bookxing meetup group, part of the travelling box of books. Thanks, and looking forward to reading this!
