Ocean, as Much as Rain

“Ocean, as Much as Rain is more than just a book; it’s an act of bearing witness. It’s a testament to the enduring strength of the Tibetan spirit and a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage in the face of political adversity. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Tibet and the human condition.” - Tsering Shakya, author of The Dragon in the Land of Snows

"Tsering Woeser, a Tibetan author and activist, has been one of the most essential voices on Tibet writing within China for decades. That comes at a price — she is unable to leave the country, where her books are banned. Which makes the work of translating her all the more valuable, as it is in this upcoming collection of her essays and poems, skilfully curated and translated by Fiona Sze-­Lorrain with Dechen Pemba." - China Books Review

"Woeser’s unique position as an insider in Tibet with direct access to places and people and at the same time a brave objective observer have turned her into one of the most valuable Tibetan voices of the first three decades of the twenty-first century." - Kamila Hladíková, High Peaks Pure Earth

"This translated collection is a work powered by collective memory, collaboration, and the strength displayed by Woeser and many other Tibetans who continue to speak truth to power. Ocean is triumphant in its call to action and further fuels the Tibetan liberation struggle by rejecting compliance with China, and challenging a state that reduces Tibet to Shangri-La mythology, a museum of ancient relics, and/or a capitalist market for consumption." - Thinley Chodon, Lhakar Diaries