Other Lives,Other Fragments

Book Details

• Author: Sanjay Dasgupta

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Language: English

• Edition: UK Edition

• ISBN: 9789381523803

• Pages: 215

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

"Other Lives, Other Fragments" by Sanjay Dasgupta is a poignant and powerful narrative that delves into the fractured lives and shattered identities that result from violent historical events. Through the diary of Badrul Islam, a man dispossessed during the 1947 and 1971 riots, and the story of Manik, a boy adrift with no sense of place or purpose, the book explores the profound human impact of violence, hate, and the sectarian divisions caused by religion and politics.

The author poignantly brings to light the unseen and often untold human stories behind the cataclysmic events that have torn apart communities and families. As Badrul and Manik’s paths cross, their lives serve as a reflection of the larger societal wounds inflicted by communal conflict. The narrative is a deep exploration of the emotional and psychological aftermath of such violence, asking critical questions about identity, belonging, and the price of political and religious extremism.

Through evocative and empathetic storytelling, Dasgupta examines how individuals are shaped by the turbulence of their times, and how acts of hatred in the name of religion and politics can leave deep scars on the human soul. "Other Lives, Other Fragments" is an intense meditation on the fragility of life and the enduring human spirit amidst societal upheaval.