5/22/2023 0 Comments Freedom at midnight free pdfThe book justifiably discusses the four main characters at the time of British departure from the Indian subcontinent- Mountbatten, Gandhi, Nehru, and Jinnah. The book was captivating for one particular reason- the details are provided as anecdotes for the readers to understand the situation better. However, I asked myself, will it be justifiable for me to write otherwise, the contrary to what their research suggests? Definitely not. I also felt, she was right, and authors seem to focus on India and its masses, especially from the ‘western supremacy’ and illustrate the conditions that prevailed at that time with a hint of racism. While I was at it, one of my students expressed her opinion about the book, that it is more of a tribute to Lord Mountbatten- the last Viceroy of British India and First Governor-General of Free India. I also thought it is a good idea to read the book, especially when we are nearing yet another anniversary of India’s freedom from British colonial rule. ![]() ![]() One of my friends referred to the book Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre for me to read.
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