India-Pak Partition: 5 powerful books that will move you to tears
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Books on Partition
Here are five highly recommended books on the India-Pakistan partition that are known for their emotional depth and compelling narratives.
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Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh
A powerful and poignant novel that explores the human cost of the partition through the eyes of a village in Punjab.
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Partition: The Long Shadow by Urvashi Butalia
A reflective and moving account of the enduring impact of partition on those who lived through it and its lasting effects on next generations.
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The Other Side of Silence
Voices from the Partition of India by Urvashi Butalia
A deeply moving oral history that captures the personal stories of the trauma of partition experienced by people.
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Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
Though not exclusively about partition, this historical account provides a detailed and emotional portrayal of the events leading up to and following the partition of India.
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The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan by Yasmin Khan
This book presents a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the partition, blending historical facts with personal stories to depict the profound consequences of the partition.