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Book Summary
Goa: A Daughter's Story Is A Sweeping Historical Novel By Maria Aurora Couto That Traces 450 Years Of Goa's HistoryโFrom Ancient Dynasties And The Arrival Of Portuguese Rule To The Vibrant, Modern State It Is Today. Part History, Part Personal Memoir, This Narrative Invites Readers With An Interest In Goa's Heritage, Colonial Legacies, And Cultural Blending. Written For Adults And Curious Readers Alike, Its Tone Is Thoughtful, Evocative, And Hopeful.
Structured As A Journey Through Time, The Book Blends Archival History With Intimate Memory, Following Couto's Own LifeโFrom Her Childhood In A Portuguese-Ruled Goa Through Marriage To A Civil Servant And Her Return In 1960 As The State Adjusted To Independence. The Narrative Moves Gracefully Between Macro Histories And Personal Moments, Explaining How The Marathas And Portuguese, Along With Religious And Linguistic Currents, Shaped Goa's Identity. The Story Addresses Difficult Themes With Care, Including Religious Persecution And Forced Conversions, While Asking Timely Questions About Caste, Tradition, And Belonging. The Modern Chapters Turn To Concerns About Corruption And Environmental Degradation, Offering Readers A Thoughtful Meditation On What Goa Has Become And What It Might Become.
After Finishing Goa: A Daughter's Story, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of Goa's Past And Present, Along With A Deeper Appreciation For How History Shapes Daily Life. The Book Invites Reflection On Memory, Place, And Belonging, Leaving A Sense Of Connection To A Land Where Culture And History Continue To Unfold.
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Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
456
SKU
9780143033431
ISBN
9780143033431
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
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