A Stone Is Most Precious Where it Belongs: A Memoir of Uyghur Exile, Hope, and Survival

A Stone is Most Precious Where it Belongs by Gulchehra Hoja is a memoir that takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the everyday world of life under Chinese rule in East Turkestan (Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China).

This extraordinary book shares an insight into the lives of the Uyghurs, a people and culture being systematically destroyed by China, through the eyes of a woman who gave up everything to help her people.

With stunning storytelling and vivid descriptions of East Turkestan's music, culture, heritage, and emphasis on community and family, this groundbreaking memoir gives readers a glimpse beyond what the Chinese state wants us to see.

Don't miss out on this powerful and moving account of resilience and courage in the face of oppression.