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Rachna Bisht Rawat
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Language
English
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Book Summary
Insomnia: Army Stories is a collection of intimate, edge-of-the-uniform tales from the Indian Army that peels back the camouflage to reveal love, duty, fear, and resilience. From the frost-bitten heights of Siachen to the quiet lanes of cantonments, these stories place readers beside officers, batmen, families, and medics as they navigate loyalty and loss. Written for thoughtful adults and curious readers who crave a human-centered perspective on military life, the tone is compassionate, suspenseful, and deeply humane.
In Insomnia: Army Stories, Rawat, a former journalist and award-winning author, shepherds us through a sequence of standalone tales that lean into the personal side of service. The book is rooted in real places and moments—the retired General haunted by voices of dead men; a young Lieutenant watched over in Arunachal; a Major and his men incognito in Kashmir; a train bound for Agra carrying unknown fates; a little girl awaiting brain surgery in Lansdowne. The experience is immersive, written in accessible, lyrical prose with crisp dialogue, atmospheric settings, and pacing that alternates between quiet reflection and startling revelations. It’s less about battles and more about the people who live them—the emotional terrain of love, camaraderie, trauma, and mercy that colors every posting.
After finishing Insomnia: Army Stories, readers carry with them a deeper understanding of the people in uniform—their hopes, their fears, and the quiet acts of courage that keep communities together. It leaves you with empathy, a new appreciation for the human side of service, and a lasting sense of connection to those who live and work in the olive-green world.
Product Details
Author
Rachna Bisht Rawat
Publisher
Ebury Press
Language
English
SKU
BK0425283
ISBN
9780143445838
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 338
₹ 61 Off