Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang
Genres: Memoirs
Tropes: Sacrificial Love, Mental Illness Representation, Disapproving Parents, "Who hurt you?"
$35 AUD
Be inspired by this epic tale of survival and triumph against the odds, in the pursuit of equality for girls and women in Nepal.
Som Tamang has lived in Cairns for more than 20 years and through Friends of Himalayan Children and Take on Nepal, has changed the future for the next generation of children in Batase Village.
Som escaped from child slavery in Kathmandu at age 12 and has dedicated his life to creating opportunities through education and employment, effectively eradicating child marriage and human trafficking in Batase Village.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas, Som's remarkable story will lift you up, make you cry, and leave you with the hope that one person can make a difference in their own life and countless others.