An emotional and powerful memoir, this extraordinary story spans three generations of Tibetan women transformed by Chairman Mao's Red Army invasion. Kunsang, once one of Tibet's youngest Buddhist nuns, cherished her simple life in a remote village, finding spiritual unity with nature. Married to a monk with two children, her peaceful life was shattered by the 1950 Chinese invasion. Forced to flee across the snowy Himalayas, Kunsang faced immense loss and hardship, losing her husband and youngest child, and enduring years in Indian refugee camps. Amidst this turmoil, a surprising twist occurred when a Swiss man, Martin Brauen, fascinated by Tibet, arrived at the camps and fell in love with Kunsang's daughter, Sonam. Their union brought Kunsang and her daughter to Switzerland, where Yangzom was born, marking a new chapter in their remarkable journey.

Some stories remain untold until the right person comes along to share them. Yangzom Brauen has done just that by rescuing the inspiring tale of her 90-year-old grandmother and mother. Her book, "Across Many Mountains," is a moving testament to love, courage, and triumph. It offers a rare, vivid glimpse of rural Tibetan life before the Chinese invasion. Most importantly, it celebrates the unbreakable bond between three strong, determined women linked by family and resilience.