What is The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong about?

The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong is a political memoir by Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of the Dalai Lama, co-written with Anne F. Thurston. It reveals Tibet's modern history through Gyalo's journey from Amdo to global power corridors, covering intrigue, betrayal, exile politics, CIA links, and Tibet's struggle for autonomy.

Who is Gyalo Thondup?

Gyalo Thondup is the elder brother of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and a key figure in Tibet's twentieth-century politics. He served as an informal envoy to India, China and the West, navigating secret diplomatic talks and intelligence alliances on behalf of Tibet.

Who co-authored The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong?

The book was co-written by Gyalo Thondup and Anne F. Thurston, an American writer and scholar known for major political memoirs and studies of modern Asian history.

What is the ISBN of The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong?

The ISBN of The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong (Penguin Books edition, 2016) is 9788184007718.

Why should readers interested in Tibetan history read this book?

The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong offers a rare insider's account of Tibetan exile politics, diplomacy and resistance. It combines intimate family history with high-stakes geopolitical storytelling, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Tibet, the Dalai Lama, or modern Asian political history.

The Noodle Maker Of Kalimpong

by Gyalo Thondup,Anne F. Thurston,

ISBN:	9788184007718
Book Name:	The Noodle Maker Of Kalimpong
Author:	Gyalo Thondup,Anne F. Thurston,
Publisher:	Vintage Books/Penguin Random House Group
Edition:	REPRI
Language:	English
Binding:	Paper Back
Publish Year:	2016
Total Pages:	384
Availablity:	In Stock

NPR 798.00

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The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong is a political memoir that reveals Tibet’s modern history through the life of Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of the Dalai Lama. It traces his journey from Amdo to global power corridors, where he served as a key intermediary between Tibet, India, China and Western intelligence. Blending personal memory with classified political episodes, the book shows how intrigue, betrayal and exile shaped Tibet’s struggle for autonomy. Co-written with Anne F. Thurston, it offers a rare, insider’s view of diplomacy, resistance and survival behind the public image of Tibetan Buddhism.

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