--- product_id: 1697067 title: "Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet" brand: "xinran" price: "$28.59" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1697067-sky-burial-an-epic-love-story-of-tibet store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet **Brand:** xinran **Price:** $28.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet by xinran - **How much does it cost?** $28.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1697067-sky-burial-an-epic-love-story-of-tibet) ## Best For - xinran enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted xinran brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91nuLkNzN1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fascinating *by J***R on February 21, 2025* While this book absolutely must have been edited by censors it was so fabulous. Tibetan rebels are portrayed as killers Chinese soldiers for no reason . Seems unlikely. But the story was so fabulous. I loved it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ In this book the Chinese invaders are not the bad guys *by L***C on March 18, 2007* I've always been interested in reading books about Tibet. And so I gladly embraced this 2004 novel by Chinese journalist Xinran. A mere 224 pages, it is a fast read and a romantic adventure. Supposedly based on a true interview the author had with an old Chinese woman who spent 30 years in Tibet, this is the story of Shu Wen, a newlywed in 1958, whose young doctor husband was reported dead in Tibet. The details of his death were not clear and Shu Wen wanted to find out the truth. And so she signed up for the Chinese Communist Army, one of the few females in the group who traveled to Tibet under spartan military conditions with the hope of finding out what happened to her husband.It took her 30 years to find out the truth. But that was only after she spent most of those years living with a family of Yak herders and befriending a former wealthy Tibetan woman who taught her to survive in the harsh landscape. I loved the part of the book which introduced the family and the Tibetan lifestyle. It also gave humanity to the Chinese invaders who saw themselves as bringing a better life to the people who seemed backward to them and much too steeped in religion. This made interesting reading. The author's language is simple and its clarity had the perfect tone to describe Tibet through this Communist Chinese woman's eyes.In this book, the Chinese are not the bad guys. And the theme made their conquest of Tibet inevitable. Less effective was the plot because it's hard to believe. There are just too many coincidences. And it's much too romantic. But then again, this is a novel.Sky Burial's point of view was rather refreshing because it didn't demonize the Chinese. And for that reason think it will best be enjoyed for those who can view it in context. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mesmerizing! *by F***R on August 6, 2011* I first read about Sky Burials back in the 1960s in Tuesday Lopsang Rampa's The Third Eye. During this past year I've been immersed in Eliot Pattison's Inspector Shan Tao Yun series which starts with The Skull Mantra (Inspector Shan Tao Yun Novels). Both authors offer immense glimpses into the life & times & spirituality of Tibet.Xinran takes us to that Tibet through a new set of eyes: female, & seen from a young Chinese bride's point of view & her lifelong search for her husband. Along the way, she grows up & witnesses a change in how she feels & sees the world.Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet is told in simply lyrical language that will stir women's hearts & souls... & make you want to find what else this author has written.Very well done! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1697067-sky-burial-an-epic-love-story-of-tibet](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1697067-sky-burial-an-epic-love-story-of-tibet) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*