Pearls in the Ashes Shelagh Meagher 9780988037403 Books
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Dash, the only son of an impoverished Mongolian herder, is just ten years old when his father sends him to a Buddhist monastery to seek a better life. The year is 1924. They could not have foreseen the devastation that lay ahead when the People’s Party began their brutal offensive against religion. Dash is the sole survivor of a bloody purge, forced to flee his faith and all that is familiar. As he makes his way in a country that is itself struggling with the upheavals of modernization and the cruel realities of its new political rule, he must constantly compromise his earlier teachings. Based on historical fact, Pearls in the Ashes is an original story that chronicles a half-century test of the power of faith, and of the human heart’s ability to survive amidst the terror of political repression. It is a novel filled with courage and inspiration.
Pearls in the Ashes Shelagh Meagher 9780988037403 Books
wow, one of those books that you don't expect much from and suddenly you find you can't put it down. That's how I describe "Pearls in the Ashes". I've always had an interest in 20th century Mongolian history, and finding decent material (fiction or non-fiction) has always been hard. Even those this story is not a true one, it gives a very intimate portrayal Mongolian pastoral life and life in a Mongolian Buddhist monastery in the days before and during the communist destruction of the Buddhist church. So far I have been unable to find anything similar out there.Product details
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Tags : Pearls in the Ashes [Shelagh Meagher] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dash, the only son of an impoverished Mongolian herder, is just ten years old when his father sends him to a Buddhist monastery to seek a better life. The year is 1924. They could not have foreseen the devastation that lay ahead when the People’s Party began their brutal offensive against religion. Dash is the sole survivor of a bloody purge,Shelagh Meagher,Pearls in the Ashes,Torriver Press,0988037408,FICTION Historical General,Fiction - Historical,Fiction Historical,Historical - General,Historical fiction
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Pearls in the Ashes Shelagh Meagher 9780988037403 Books Reviews
This story is a long narrative of a man's life in the context of Mongolia just before, to just after, the Communist rule in that country. The protagonist gains our interest as he enters a Buddhist monastery as a ten-year-old novice. When he is still a youth, he witnesses the massacre of his entire community by the Communist military; he is the only one left. The journey he subsequently makes is a coming of age story that brings him to a new life with deep and challenging love with a woman of another herder tribe in a different area of the country. Dash has two advantages his literacy in Mongolian and Tibetan, and his considerable artistic skill. These advantages also become liabilities, because they signal to almost anyone that he is a former monk, one of the despised religion the Communist regime is trying to wipe out. The novel reads like an epic history of communal Mongolian life, an exquisite love story, and a revelatory spiritual journey in which we learn, too, as our character makes his way from terror and inaction to living fully his calling. The journey is fraught with danger and enthralling for the reader, a kind of Mongolian version of the Russian epic, Dr. Zhivago.
Shelagh Meagher includes a Mongolian proverb with each chapter, such as "From slight laziness grows great indolence; from small incidents stem serious consequences." The author's historical research appears to be impeccable, the data emerging into beautiful, lyrical writing. She includes a bibliography and a glossary.
If you enjoy modern history and drama, I urge you to read Pearls in the Ashes.This novel is one of the best I have read this year.
This novel was very enlightening, giving you an interesting and in-depth look into life in another culture. I greatly appreciate the fact that the author took the time to do the research to give this novel a solid basis in fact. Without this, the storyline would have lost a great deal of its impact.
Meagher's work is extremely well and fluently written. The flowing descriptions make it easy to visualize the world that the characters live in. The author has a way with words. She's able to convey a scene or feeling with clarity, without using descriptions ad-nauseum. Through her words, she immerses you in the world of the characters, and sets you off on the journey of a lifetime.
The well-developed characters are very real and human, drawing the reader further and further into this world. Not only are the characters well developed, but they are also very strong individuals. It's very hard to fathom living through the trials that some of these characters endured. This cast of characters combines to show the best and worst of humanity compassion and prejudice.
As a whole, this is a story that although heart wrenching at times, is utterly captivating. Parts of the story really made me smile, feeling content and peaceful. It is a very thoughtful work, without being overly dense that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Please note that I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
A wonderful read, well researched and very engaging!
Struggles to remain faithful to one's religon, cultural traditions and family values are universal and timeless. I found it interesting to read about them in a Mongolian setting. The central character's sorrows and triumphs are well portrayed and can be easily recognized and understood. A good read!
This novel is brilliantly written. While most readers would question why they would want to read a novel set in Mongolia and about the life of a monk, once you begin to read it, you will not be able to put it down. The story is compelling but it is also a very informative read about life in Mongolia post Mao. I highly recommend this excellent read.
Great historical fiction. Extremely informative about a country I had known little about. The characters are well drawn and very believable. Good read.
Find a cozy fire and settle in with this book. The story telling is reminiscent of Graham Greene's ability to touch our emotions without ever resorting to hyperbole, and Pearl Buck's ability to teach us about an alien culture through a character's universal humanity. Learning is fairly common but an opportunity to understand is rare. This work is a pearl that no one should pass by.
wow, one of those books that you don't expect much from and suddenly you find you can't put it down. That's how I describe "Pearls in the Ashes". I've always had an interest in 20th century Mongolian history, and finding decent material (fiction or non-fiction) has always been hard. Even those this story is not a true one, it gives a very intimate portrayal Mongolian pastoral life and life in a Mongolian Buddhist monastery in the days before and during the communist destruction of the Buddhist church. So far I have been unable to find anything similar out there.
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