Freedom in Exile

1990. First Edition. Signed. (DALAI LAMA Tenzin Gyatso). Freedom in Exile. The Autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet. (New York): Cornelia & Michael Bessie/HarperCollins, (1990). Octavo, original half black cloth, original dust jacket. $3000.First American edition, signed after the foreword in Tibetan by the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.""Throughout his story, told with great humility, the Dalai Lama reveals his obligation both to address the time-honored spiritual needs of his people and to help them deal with the practical considerations of their disrupted lives. Anyone wanting to understand Tibet today will do well to read this priest-king's tale of coping with the ancient and modern worlds that have shaped him"" (Chicago Tribune). Preceded by the British first edition of the same year. Tiny scuff to front board, otherwise a fine signed copy.