‘Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet’ is a powerful illustrated non-fiction graphic novel written by William Meyers, Robert Thurman, and Michael

G. Burbank. The illustrations are presented by Steve Buccellato, Donald Hudson, Kinsun Loh, Miranda Meeks and Andrey Pervukhin.

It is a vivid exploration of the life and spiritual journey of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, presented against the turbulent backdrop of Tibet’s modern political history. Spanning over a century—from the British invasion of Tibet in 1904 to recent global activism—this book inculcates geopolitics, history, spirituality, and human rights into a visually compelling narrative.

Divided into ten parts, the book documents the Dalai Lama’s journey from his birth to his recognition as a global symbol of peace, compassion and resistance. It explores the political turmoil of the 20th century, particularly the Chinese occupation of Tibet and the cultural genocide that followed. The book confronts difficult realities head-on. It portrays the brutalities of the Chinese invasion, the 1959 Tibetan Uprising, and the massive loss of Tibetan lives, while simultaneously showcasing the resilience and compassion of His Holiness.

The first part sets the geopolitical stage, highlighting Tibet’s geographic significance and the interplay between powers such as British India, China, Russia, and Mongolia. The visuals combined with historical context—like the Younghusband mission and the 13th Dalai Lama’s pilgrimage to India—help readers understand how the Tibetan cause was not just local, but........

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