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Bhawana Somaaya
Family History
Displacement Narratives
Intergenerational Trauma
South Asian Identity
Memoir Of Resilience
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Paperback
Number of Pages
180
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
Farewell Karachi Is A Sweeping Memoir That Follows A Gujarati Family's Journey From Karachi To Kutch And Bombay, Tracing Displacement, Identity, And Intergenerational Memory Against The Backdrop Of Partition. From Celebrity Journalist Bhawana Somaaya, The Book Blends Intimate Family Stories With Historical Currents, Speaking To Readers Who Seek Thoughtful, Emotionally Guided Narratives About Belonging, Resilience, And Memory. The Tone Is Reflective, Comforting, And Hopeful, Inviting Anyone Curious About How History Lives In A Family's Daily Life.
Written As A Century-Spanning Tapestry Across Five Generations, Farewell Karachi Moves Through Kitchens, Rooms, And Streets Where Recipes Become Memory And Rituals Anchor A Changing World. The Mosaic Structure—Brief Scenes, Intimate Reflections, And Poignant Encounters—Feels Both Archival And Deeply Human.
Its Warm, Accessible Voice Weaves Personal Anecdotes With The Larger Currents Of History, Including Partition-Era Upheaval, Migration, And The Search For Home In New Places Like Kutch And Bombay. The Narrative Foregrounds Intergenerational Trauma And Healing, Using Sensory Details, Family Rituals, And Treasured Recipes To Connect The Past To The Present In A Way That Feels Intimate Rather Than Distant.
Farewell Karachi Offers More Than A Memoir; It Invites Readers To Reflect On Where We Come From And How Those Roots Shape Who We Become. After Turning The Last Page, You’Ll Carry A Nuanced Understanding Of Resilience, Belonging, And The Enduring Power Of Memory To Heal And Connect Us.
Product Details
Author
Bhawana Somaaya
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Number of Pages
180
Language
English
SKU
BK0522504
ISBN
9789361316326
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 450
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