It is gravely forbidden for PAP officers to talk to Westerners and would likely be an imprisonable or court martial offense to talk to journalists. So Akar, a senior PAP officer was understandably wary when we met at an undisclosed location in an international city.-- from the author's Introduction to Murder in the High Himalaya: Loyalty, Tragedy, and Escape from Tibet by Jonathan Green, published by PublicAffairs Books.
This is a non-fiction account of the 2006 tragedy in Nepal, when Chinese border guards fired on Tibetans fleeing to India, killing one. The scene was witnessed by a group of western climbers.
This is the kind of book that makes us give thanks for the freedom and blessings we have.
Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by Should Be Reading, where you can find the official rules for this weekly event.
One of those eye opening books. My teaser is from one of those this week too. here's my teaser
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very interesting read. And quite timely...as you pointed out, it makes us thankful for the freedoms we have.
ReplyDeleteI'm catching up from being away. Here's my TT: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/11/teaser-tuesdays_23.html