Matteo Pistono

I'm pleased with the review in Publishers Weekly (Nov. 8, 2010):

"Pistono draws on his experiences as a journalist, activist, and student of Tibetan Buddhism to explore the intersection between spirituality and politics. He weaves together the stories of his pilgrimages in Tibet, his role in smuggling out evidence of the Chinese government's human rights abuses  Read More 

Dates for the book tour have been scheduled for New York City, Washington DC, Baltimore, San Francisco, Denver and Boulder. Check out the events page for the locations and dates, and email Matteo on the contact page to let him know you will be attending so he can look out for you!!! See you at the book events  Read More 

Booklist has given a stellar advanced review of the book for their November 15, 2010 issue. Booklist is a publication run by the American Library Association, which has about 25,000 subscribers—mainly librarians, schools, and bookstores. Here is the review:

"From Wyoming to Himalayan meditation caves to Capitol Hill, Pistono’s account of his quest for spiritual illumination and political justice is heartbreaking and awe-inspiring. Read More 

The sacred mountain of Minyak Gongkar, highest peak in Eastern Tibet, is shown on the cover of the book, and in the foreground is a new temple and stupa at Lagong.