{"product_id":"defying-china-a-memoir-9780593615959","title":"Defying China: A Memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe incredible true story of a teen who became an activist for the Tibetan independence movement, for readers of \u003ci\u003eRed Scarf Girl \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFarewell to Manzanar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTsultrim Dolma, born in a tiny village in the stunning mountains of eastern Tibet, always knew there had to be more than the life expected of her: More than no education, because her family was poor. More than being married off at a young age, because she was a girl. More than barely getting by under oppressive Chinese occupation, because she was Tibetan. When she was sixteen, Tsultrim found more, joining protests for the Tibetan independence movement, the call for her beloved country's liberation from the People's Republic of China. Shortly after, she was arrested and sent to Gutsa Detention Center, notorious for its brutal torture of political prisoners like Tsultrim. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis young adult memoir follows Tsultrim's courageous coming of age through her time at Gutsa, being heavily surveilled by the government after her release, and, ultimately, her escape to the U.S. It also underscores the bravery it takes to speak up, and the power to be found in sharing one's story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tsultrim Dolma,Rebecca Wei Hsieh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593615959\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsultrim Dolma \u003c\/b\u003eis a Tibetan American activist who first garnered attention for her testimony before Congress, and has since been profiled by multiple outlets (including \u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Times)\u003c\/i\u003e in advocating for Tibetan liberation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Wei Hsieh\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer from Taipei, Taiwan, where she grew up under political and military pressure from the People's Republic of China; her work has been featured in outlets like \u003ci\u003eWe Need Diverse Books, Observer, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Tsultrim Dolma \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47733841297565,"sku":"9780593615959","price":35.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_0f3e4320-1a56-4efd-a6eb-46bb73fa7876.jpg?v=1773736767","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/defying-china-a-memoir-9780593615959","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}