In his travels overseas as a reporter for The Boston Globe; Larry Tye found a Jewish world that was being revitalized in ways that were not reflected in what he was reading about the disappearing diaspora and the vanishing Jews of America. His discoveries led him to write Home Lands; a compelling narrative that tells the story of a renewed Jewish diaspora.Tye picked seven Jewish communities around the world; and in each he zeroes in on a single family or congregation whose tale reflects the wider community's history and current situation. The first impression that emerges from his travels are the cities' differences. Far more striking; however; is what they share-Jews everywhere still have enough customs and rituals in common for outsiders to see them as part of the same people.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A must have for everyone who have been to this forbidden region in the HimalayasBy Michal SvecIts a bit old nowdays. The king doesnt have that much power nowdays. A must have for everyone who have been to this forbidden region in the Himalayas5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. If you are going to buy only one book before trekking to Upper Mustang; this is the book. The photos are spectacular.By Jerome RyanThe authors visited Upper Mustang just after it was opened for tourism in 1992. There are over 150 photos; about a third full page or larger.Marullo gfives a brief overview of Upper Mustang's history and describes the trek to Lo Manthang. The way of life is detailed including nomads; the role of the King; details of village and family life; children; education; weddings; doctors and death; livestock; and planting and harvesting crops. Buddhism is woven into the fabric of everyday life with Marullo detailing the spectacular monasteries filled with masterpieces of Tibetan religious art. She closes with a diuscussion on conservation and tousism.If you are going to buy only one book before trekking to Upper Mustang; this is the book. The photos are spectacular. The text is fairly basic; but excellent as an overview.
