The book is written in Chinese and is a historical record based on the
author’s interviews with individuals belonging to different sections of
old Tibetan society. It provides a vivid description of the social
conditions of old Tibet based on the experiences of people from all
social spectrum in Tibet from 1880s to 1960s.
 
Ms. Zhu Rui on releasing the book said that she has written the book
based on the real life story of a Tibetan aristocrat lady Yangzom
Tsering and on interviews with nomads, farmers, every spectrum of
Tibetans of that period. She mentioned that she has written real names
of the interviewees.    

Tibetan aristocracy resembles Tibetan culture. Tibetan culture is a
very rich culture because of Buddhism. Tibetan society was a peaceful
and secure society, added Ms. Zhu Rui.

Kalon Kesang Yangkyi Takla appreciating Ms Zhu Rui said, this book is a
very important book as it is written by a Chinese woman based on by
her  meticulous research for 10 years and by interviewing Tibetans on
their real life stories.

The Kalon said, even after 50 years of Tibet’s occupation by the
Communist China, Tibetans are still suffering and because of this such
a writing based on reality is helpful in telling the true story of
Tibet.

The book is dedicated to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the
indomitable spirit of the Tibetan people. It features a foreword by
Tsering Woeser, a Tibetan writer and poet based in Beijing, who is
well-known for her prolific writings on Tibet-related issues.