Partition Voices: Untold British Stories

Kavita Puri's book 'The Partitioned' is a vital reappraisal of empire, revisiting the stories of those collected in the 2017 edition and reflecting on recent developments in the lives of those affected by partition. It uncovers remarkable testimonies from former subjects of the Raj who are now British citizens, revealing a secret history of ruptured families and friendships, extraordinary journeys, and daring rescue missions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Newly revised for the seventy-fifth anniversary of partition, Kavita Puri conducts a vital reappraisal of empire, revisiting the stories of those collected in the 2017 edition and reflecting on recent developments in the lives of those affected by partition. The division of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 into India and Pakistan saw millions uprooted and resulted in unspeakable violence. It happened far away, but it would shape modern Britain. Dotted across homes in Britain are people who were witnesses to one of the most tumultuous events of the twentieth century. But their memory of partition has been shrouded in silence. In her eye-opening and timely work, Kavita Puri uncovers remarkable testimonies from former subjects of the Raj who are now British citizens – including her own father. Weaving a tapestry of human experience over seven decades, Puri reveals a secret history of ruptured families and friendships, extraordinary journeys and daring rescue missions that reverberate with compassion and loss. It is a work that breaks the silence and confronts the difficult truths at the heart of Britains shared past with South Asia.

Puri's work is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of remembering our shared history. It reminds us that the consequences of partition continue to shape our world today, and that it is essential to confront the difficult truths of our past in order to move forward.
The book has received widespread praise from critics and readers alike, with many calling it a "must-read" for anyone interested in South Asian history and culture.
In addition to her work on partition, Kavita Puri is a renowned author and journalist who has written extensively on a range of topics, including politics, culture, and identity.
She has been awarded numerous prizes for her writing, including the British Book Awards' Best Book of the Year and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book.
Kavita Puri's latest book, Partition: A Secret History, is a powerful and important addition to the literature on the partition of India. It is a testament to the resilience and humanity of the people who were affected by this tragic event, and to the importance of never forgetting our shared past.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526638403