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Humara Quraishi
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Binding
Paperback
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction memoir by a celebrated Indian writer and journalist. It examines a life lived across public service, publishing, and intimate moments of doubt and delight. The central themes are happiness, honesty, faith, and the search for meaning through fame, failure, love, and loss. It speaks to readers with an interest in literary life, modern Indian history, and the human stories behind public figures. The tone is candid, thoughtful, and often quietly humorous.
Presented through personal anecdotes and rare photographs, the book weaves together chapters from a storied career with the private beliefs that shaped a distinctive voice. It moves through decades of social and political change, offering glimpses into editorial rooms, public discourse, and the conversations that shaped a generation. The writing is direct, occasionally provocative, and unflinchingly honest, inviting readers to consider what resilience, curiosity, and integrity require in the face of controversy.
The reading experience blends narrative momentum with reflective depth. It reads like a conversation between public life and private values, making history feel immediate and personal. For learners and curious minds, it introduces concepts such as the ethics of free speech, the role of faith in daily life, and the evolving landscapes of journalism and publishing in a changing nation—presented in a way that is accessible and engaging.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of a remarkable figure who helped shape modern Indian letters, along with a renewed sense of curiosity about history, culture, and human resilience. The book invites reflection on courage, humor, and authenticity, leaving a lasting impression of honesty and wonder.
Product Details
Author
Humara Quraishi
Publisher
Penguin Books
Language
English
SKU
BK0032408
ISBN
9780143068716
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
₹ 45 Off