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Khushwant Singh
ISBN 9780143068716
Rs. 480
Penguin India
Absolute Khushwant
Who it's for: Readers interested in Indian literature, journalism, and the life of Khushwant Singh.
"Absolute Khushwant: The Low-Down On Life, Death And Most Things In-Between" offers an unvarnished self-portrait of Khushwant Singh, one of India's most celebrated and controversial public intellectuals. Co-authored with Humra Quraishi, this book provides a direct account of Singh's life, career, and deeply held beliefs, exploring his perspectives on a wide range of topics from Indian history and politics to personal relationships, happiness, and mortality.Why You Should Read? Gain insight into the life and mind of Khushwant Singh, a key figure in modern Indian literature and journalism. Explore Singh's candid views on faith, love, politics, and the human condition, presented with his characteristic wit and honesty. Discover the personal anecdotes and experiences that shaped a man known for his contradictions and profound observations. Access a unique historical perspective from someone who witnessed and influenced India's journey through the 20th century.
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- Co-authored with Humra Quraishi, offering a direct account of Singh's life and beliefs.
- Explores Singh's perspectives on Indian history, politics, relationships, happiness, and mortality.
- Includes personal anecdotes and experiences that shaped a key figure in modern Indian literature.
- Provides insight into the mind of a celebrated and controversial public intellectual.
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Who is the book about?
The book is about Khushwant Singh, a celebrated and controversial Indian public intellectual, and is co-authored with Humra Quraishi.
What topics does the book cover?
It covers Singh's life, career, and views on Indian history, politics, personal relationships, happiness, and mortality.
Is this an authorized biography?
The book is co-authored with Khushwant Singh, so it offers a direct, self-portrait account rather than an external biography.
What makes this book unique?
It provides an unvarnished self-portrait with candid views and personal anecdotes, giving insight into a key figure in modern Indian literature and journalism.