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More than seven decades after the Partition of India in 1947, the burden of grief in the hearts and minds of those affected still bears heavy. With a mere stroke of ink on a map, a nation was divided into two, affecting families from one generation to the next, the resultant wounds of which run painfully deep even today.
People on either side of the dreaded Radcliffe line that divided India and Pakistan experienced unimaginable trauma. The horrific events which led to the displacement of millions of people is forever etched in the memories of those who survived this nightmare. Yet, despite the widespread devastation, there were also some uplifting stories of humanity, grit and determination, along with the memories of all that was lost and those who were lost. Through these real stories of Partition, Rajeev Shukla has captured inspiring tales of love, kindness and perseverance of the human spirit.
There are stories from people who went on to become prime ministers, presidents, industrialists, medical researchers and more. In the decades following Partition, these stories of how families rebuilt their lives from scratch are worth remembering.
From the stories of figures like Manmohan Singh and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, to Gauri Khan's grandmother and Avtar Narain Gujral, Scars of 1947 is a moving and nostalgic collection of a journey back in time, of an unforgettable period that left two nations scarred forever.
Review
It is essential for stories of love and friendship to be told in order to remind the world of its own humanity. Especially at times like the ones we live in, the simplicity of Rajeev Shukla's writing is refreshing. - Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
I found the book to have a great perspective on partition in terms of facts, stories and human resilience. It ushered memories of our cricket journey and the love we received from the people across the borders. - Sourav Ganguly
In Scars of 1947, Rajeev Shukla compiles a series of fascinating, insightful personal stories of those affected by Partition. The traumatic foundational event of modern India can seem a historical abstraction to those who are generations removed from it, but Shukla's sensitively told tales bring life to the heartbreak, struggle, and (sometimes) reconciliation that followed. An important collection that revives stories that have gone untold for too long. - Shashi Tharoor
The stories in the book take us through a journey of the tragic times Partition brought upon the people. My visit to Pakistan during the March series and time spent there will always hold a special place in my heart. - Suniel Shetty
Bouncing back from adversity has always been the distinguishing character of humanity, and the book showcases that with the beautifully weaved real-life stories. - Sanjay Dutt
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Scars Of 1947 Real Partition Stories
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- ISBN: 9780143463450
- Author: Rajeev Shukla
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Pages: 192
- Format: Paperback
Book Description
More than seven decades after the Partition of India in 1947, the burden of grief in the hearts and minds of those affected still bears heavy. With a mere stroke of ink on a map, a nation was divided into two, affecting families from one generation to the next, the resultant wounds of which run painfully deep even today.
People on either side of the dreaded Radcliffe line that divided India and Pakistan experienced unimaginable trauma. The horrific events which led to the displacement of millions of people is forever etched in the memories of those who survived this nightmare. Yet, despite the widespread devastation, there were also some uplifting stories of humanity, grit and determination, along with the memories of all that was lost and those who were lost. Through these real stories of Partition, Rajeev Shukla has captured inspiring tales of love, kindness and perseverance of the human spirit.
There are stories from people who went on to become prime ministers, presidents, industrialists, medical researchers and more. In the decades following Partition, these stories of how families rebuilt their lives from scratch are worth remembering.
From the stories of figures like Manmohan Singh and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, to Gauri Khan's grandmother and Avtar Narain Gujral, Scars of 1947 is a moving and nostalgic collection of a journey back in time, of an unforgettable period that left two nations scarred forever.
Review
It is essential for stories of love and friendship to be told in order to remind the world of its own humanity. Especially at times like the ones we live in, the simplicity of Rajeev Shukla's writing is refreshing. - Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
I found the book to have a great perspective on partition in terms of facts, stories and human resilience. It ushered memories of our cricket journey and the love we received from the people across the borders. - Sourav Ganguly
In Scars of 1947, Rajeev Shukla compiles a series of fascinating, insightful personal stories of those affected by Partition. The traumatic foundational event of modern India can seem a historical abstraction to those who are generations removed from it, but Shukla's sensitively told tales bring life to the heartbreak, struggle, and (sometimes) reconciliation that followed. An important collection that revives stories that have gone untold for too long. - Shashi Tharoor
The stories in the book take us through a journey of the tragic times Partition brought upon the people. My visit to Pakistan during the March series and time spent there will always hold a special place in my heart. - Suniel Shetty
Bouncing back from adversity has always been the distinguishing character of humanity, and the book showcases that with the beautifully weaved real-life stories. - Sanjay Dutt
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