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082			_a823 _bCHO/C
100			_aChoden, Kunzang
245	1	0	_aThe circle of Karma
260			_aNew Delhi _bZubaan _c2005
300			_a316p.
520			_aThe Circle of Karma is the first novel by a woman to come out of the small kingdom of Bhutan. Written in English, the novel tells the story of Tsomo, a young Bhutanese woman who embarks on the difficult and lonely journey of life. Tsomo's travels, which begin after her mother's death, take her away from her family, and leads her across Bhutan and into India. All the while, Tsomo seeks to find herself and a life partner, and grows as a person and a woman. The text of this unusual work is enriched by detailed descriptions of ritual life in Bhutan. The text of this unusual work is enriched by detailed descriptions of ritual life in Bhutan.
650			_aManners and customs
650			_aBhutan
650			_aTeenagers
942			_cBK
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