The Book Show | Amitava Kumar - My Beloved Life

March 19, 2024 • 00:27:26
The Book Show | Amitava Kumar - My Beloved Life
The Book Show
The Book Show | Amitava Kumar - My Beloved Life

Mar 19 2024 | 00:27:26

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Show Notes

“My Beloved Life” by Amitava Kumar is a father-daughter story that widens into an Indian family saga. It tells the story of an ordinary life made exceptional by the fact that father has loved and has been loved in return. His daughter’s story recasts the past in a new light.

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