In Quest of Jinnah: Diary, Notes, and Correspondence of Hector Bolitho

This book is a compilation of previously unpublished and expunged portions of Jinnah: Creator of Pakistan by Hector Bolitho, including interviews with people who had known Jinnah personally, offering fresh and authentic insights into the personality and politics of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press,Pakistan

This remarkable book is a compilation of previously unpublished and expunged portions of Jinnah: Creator of Pakistan, written by Hector Bolitho. It serves as the first biography of the iconic Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, encompassing Bolitho's own diary and notes, as well as correspondence with government officials and prominent individuals in Britain, India, and Pakistan who had known Jinnah personally. Additionally, the book includes English and American reviews of Bolitho's celebrated and influential biography, further enhancing its value.

The volume is a treasure trove of oral history, shedding light on the life and times of Pakistan's founding father. Bolitho's interviews with those who had known Jinnah intimately, conducted within four to five years of his passing, have preserved a wealth of information and historically significant material that would have otherwise been lost forever. This contribution is indeed more valuable and significant than Bolitho's published biography.

These texts encompass material that the author was not permitted to include in his biography but is presented in this volume for the benefit of scholars and interested readers. In Quest of Jinnah offers a three-dimensional perspective of the original published version and provides fresh and authentic insights into the personality and politics of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Bolitho's meticulous research and dedication to capturing the essence of Jinnah's life and legacy have resulted in a truly captivating and insightful work. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Pakistan's history and the remarkable personality of its founding leader.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789697343102