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Ratings : ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
Genre : History / Society & Culture / Oral History / Non-Fiction

Review:
''In the Language of Remembering by Aanchal Malhotra and Manus Pillai is a profoundly moving oral history that reveals how the legacy of India's Partition continues to shape the lives of generations. Following Malhotra's acclaimed debut, Remnants of a Separation (2017), this new work expands the conversation to include voices from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and their respective diasporas. Through interviews with people ranging from their nineties to teenagers, the authors explore how Partition memory is preserved, transmitted, and manifested within families, communities, and nations. The book raises urgent questions: Is Partition still relevant? Does it define our relationships? Does it shape our identities in ways we don't even realize? Published to mark the 75th anniversary of Partition, this living archive reminds us of the price paid for communal strife and the dangers of choosing division over inclusion. A thoughtful, compassionate, and essential work for anyone seeking to understand the lasting impact of one of the 20th century's most traumatic events.''