A Bonsai Tree: An Autobiography

by Narendra Luther

A Bonsai Tree is not a memoir; it is an autobiography. Memoir is a selective slice of life focused to advantage; autobiography is the whole messy life as it unfolded. It is the story of one of the millions of families whose lives were shattered by the Partition – also called Independence of India – in 1947. It continues as a narrative of India through the prism of one life. Post-Partition hardship and singular effort launches the author on a coveted career. Hilarious snippets of a young bumbling couple keep you glued to the book. The scenario then changes to an epic private battle with the ‘bottled devil’. Narendra Luther has hitherto written about others. Here he tells you his own gripping story with his trademark wit, optimism and unusual candour. Looking back, he finds a pattern emerging out of a chequered life, bringing him to questions of destiny.

236 pages, Hardcover

First published August 14, 2017

Reviews

[Uday · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved reading Mr.Luther’s autobiography. His chapter on partition kindled me to read more on that. Writing style was so attractive & he didn’t shy away from writing about the dark days of his. The wisdom,nostalgia old age brings were well presented. Thank you Mr.Luther

[pallavi chinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The auto biography throws light on the life of citizens during pre and post partition days.

Thank you so much Luther sir for the amazing narration

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