Of Mothers And Other Perishables

Presented as a story-led, dual-narrative journey, the storeroom becomes a living bioscope of the mother’s Delhi in the 1970s and 80s, while the daughter moves through today’s advertising agency corridors. The writing interleaves evocative imagery with occasional nazms, giving the reader a musical rhythm and cultural texture. The reading experience is immersive, blending intimate reminiscence with social texture to create a distinctive, multi-sensory feel.

Readers traverse time and emotion as personal history collides with public events. Protests and political tension frame both narratives, revealing how family loyalties, betrayals, and resilience endure across generations. The book invites reflection on identity, gender, and community, without relying on conventional suspense, instead letting atmosphere and voice carry the tension.

• Dual narrative voices: a deceased mother recounting memories and a living daughter in the present
• Rich, tactile Delhi setting: artifacts like silk sarees, baby clothes, photographs, vinyl, and a storeroom that doubles as a memory palace
• Themes that matter: grief, motherhood, memory, urban violence, and political activism
• Poetic interludes: nazms woven into prose for musical rhythm and cultural depth
• Engaging structure: interwoven timelines that blend intimate memory with contemporary life

This book offers more than a narrative; it invites readers to consider how memory preserves who we are, how cities shape our choices, and how families endure through upheaval. After finishing, you’ll carry a nuanced perspective on grief and resilience, a sense of connection across generations, and a renewed curiosity about history’s imprint on the present.