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15 Highly Anticipated New Book Releases by Black Authors

Black authors have continuously paved the way for advancements in literature. Storytelling traditions in cultures worldwide have been shaped by Black perspectives, and the writers on this list, compiled by Goodreads, are keeping those traditions alive. These must-read new books will make you think and feel, and they’ll open you up to new stories and perspectives you won’t soon forget.

Yonder by Jabari Asim — January 11, 2022

What lies beyond, and how do we get there? These curiosities lie at the center of Jabari Asim’s new historical fiction novel, Yonder . The book follows a cast of enslaved characters, referred to as The Stolen, who are forced to live at Placid Hall under the cruel Cannonball Greene. When Preacher Ransom sparks conversations about freedom and possibility, they ignite philosophical discussions that light the way to brand new paths as dangerous as they are ripe with potential. 

Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra James — January 18, 2022

Admissions professional and founding editor of Shondaland.com, Kendra James, shares a story about her experiences as a Black student at an elite school. In James’ autobiographical new offering, Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School , she grapples with trying to find a place in a predominately white environment while interrogating her own beliefs about respectability and race.  

Manifesto: On Never Giving Up by Bernardine Evaristo — January 18, 2022

If you’re looking for a new reason to smile, look no further than Bernardine Evaristo’s first non-fiction book, Manifesto: On Never Giving Up . Evaristo’s memoir gives us a glimpse into her upbringing in a large family with a Nigerian father and white mother, along with providing practical advice for creatives. Evaristo’s humor truly shines in this beautifully written and spirited book that The Guardian calls “a rallying cry.”

South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani Perry — January 25, 2022

Imani Perry’s South to America : A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation takes readers on a journey through the American South, a place she argues “is the nation’s heartland for better and worse.” Her intimate understanding of the South as an Alabama native and her passion for honoring Black cultural impacts shines in this deeply moving and honest portrait of “ the soul of America .” 

Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi — January 25, 2022

Set in the not-so-distant future, Goliath presents us with an abandoned Earth, deserted by those who destroyed it. Tochi Onyebuchi masterfully weaves together the stories of those who left and the people they left behind in this poetic and engaging sci-fi narrative. 

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson — February 1, 2022

Two siblings with a strained relationship are brought together after their mother’s death in Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel,  Black Cake . As they unravel a web of family secrets and mystery, Byron and Benny uncover new truths that change the course of their lives.

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb — February 1, 2022

The Violin Conspiracy , written by musician and educator Brendan Slocumb, follows Ray McMillian as he pursues a career as a classical musician. Ray is a Black violinist who has fought against naysayers and a racist industry and finally started to approach the pinnacle of his career. He’s primed to compete in a prestigious competition when a legal fight over a family heirloom threatens to destroy it all. 

What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris — February 1, 2022  

What the Fireflies Knew   is a story about grief, growth and girlhood told from the perspective of KB, an adolescent trying to put the pieces together after the tragic loss of her father. She and her sister are sent to live with their grandfather, and KB is left to discover herself and reshape her understanding of the world while navigating a new place and even newer feelings.

Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black — February 1, 2022

If you knew you only had a little time left, what would you say — and to whom? In Daniel Black’s  Don’t Cry for Me , Jacob, who is gravely ill, internally battles with these questions and decides to write letters to his estranged son, Issac. Jacob desperately longs to share hidden truths with Issac. But is it too late?

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow — Expected March 3, 2022 

Tara M. Stringfellow describes her latest book, Memphis , as “the Black fairy tale she always wanted to read.” Memphis tells the story of visual artist Joan through multiple perspectives over the course of 70 years. This book explores themes of heritage, history and healing and is sure to be a great addition to your reading list. 

Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett — March 8, 2022

Kellye Garrett’s Like a Sister presents an all-too-familiar scenario in which a Black woman, reality star Desiree Pierce, goes missing and no one seems to care. Well, except for her half-sister, who’s determined to uncover the truth and get justice. 

The Last Suspicious Holdout: Stories by Ladee Hubbard — March 8, 2022 

The Last Suspicious Holdout: Stories is the much-anticipated new collection of tales from celebrated author Ladee Hubbard. In The Last Suspicious Holdout , Hubbard tells the story of Black families in a suburban neighborhood over two decades. Each story contributes to a larger mosaic that captures the nuance, humor and at times heartbreaking realities of this fictional community. 

The Trayvon Generation by Elizabeth Alexander — April 5, 2022

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Alexander’s most recent offering is undoubtedly a must-read. “Named one of TIME magazine’s Most Anticipated Titles of 2022” according to Goodreads, The Trayvon Generation began as an essay in The New York Times and expanded into a work of art that centers the reality of young Black Americans navigating the world today. 

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — April 12, 2022  

Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s Take My Hand is a story inspired by true events that follows Civil Townsend’s long career as a health practitioner. Civil longs to make a difference as a nurse but is forever changed when she discovers the realities of reproductive health for young Black people in Alabama. 

Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis — April 26, 2022 

Known for flawless portrayals of fictional characters, powerhouse actress Viola Davis is switching gears with Finding Me: A Memoir . Davis describes her book as a story about “a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.”

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Books by Freedom Fighters of India

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​‘Hind Swaraj’ by Mahatma Gandhi

The book was banned by the British government under the pretext of being seditious. It is written in the form of a dialogue between Gandhi and his close friend, Pranjivan Mehta as they argue about beliefs based on civilization, conditions of India and England, passive resistance, and education.

‘Why I am an Atheist’ by Bhagat Singh

It is Bhagat Singh's one of the most famous essays. ‘Why I am an Atheist’ was written in 1930 while he was imprisoned in the Lahore Central Jail. The essay was a reply to Singh’s religious friends who thought he became an atheist because of his vanity and self-admiration.

​‘Gitanjali’ by Rabindranath Tagore

The book is a collection of 103 poems selected by Tagore from his books of Bengali poetry. It has an introduction by W.B. Yeats. The poems are primarily devotional and have a mystic aura.

​‘The Golden Threshold’ by Sarojini Naidu

Published in 1905, the book is a beautiful collection of poetry. Its contents include "Folk Songs", "Songs for Music", and "Poems". Naidu was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress and the first woman to become the governor of a state in India.

​‘India Divided’ by Rajendra Prasad

The book traces the origins and growth of the Hindu–Muslim conflict and gives the summary of the several schemes for the partition of India which were put forth. It also shows how the suggested scheme of Partition was unfeasible and proposes a new solution to the Hindu–Muslim dichotomy.

​‘The Discovery of India’ by Jawaharlal Nehru

The book was written during Nehru’s four years of confinement to solitude in prison and is his way of paying a homage to his beloved country and its rich culture. The book is a broad view of Indian history, culture and philosophy.

Unhappy India by Lala Lajpat Rai

In this book, Lala Lajpat Rai gave a reply to Katherine Mayo, a journalist who wrote a biased book on India depicting only its problems. Rai compared Indian society with the USA and Britain of that time and pointed out that their situation is not much different than India.

​‘Annihilation of Caste’ by BR Ambedkar

Known as the ‘Father of Indian Constitution’, Ambedkar, in this book argues that the immorality of caste was sustained by the Vedas and Shastras, and without “dynamiting” them there could be no reform. This essay talks about the caste system and the need for its destruction.

The Indian Struggle 1920-1942 by Subhash Chandra Bose

As the title suggests, the book narrates the struggle India went through during the inter-war period. The book also perfectly etches the assessment of Mahatma Gandhi’s role in the Netaji’s reflections on the key themes in the history of India.

India Wins Freedom by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Maulana Azad has written India Wins Freedom from his perspective. He has shared his personal experiences of India’s independence and his views on freedom and liberty.

Sri Aurobindo’s Love and Death

Written in 1899, Sri Aurobindo’s Love and Death is a narrative poem based on the Mahabharata.The book looks at the concept of freedom first from the lens of a revolutionary leader and poet, and then through the eyes of a mystic. What is the meaning of freedom? This was a question that hounded him for years. The book is thus his way of striking the right balance between individual freedom and the society’s collective interests. To him, love and death were intricately linked to the notion of freedom, which in turn was the most integral aspect of the human spirit.

Anandamath by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Basanta Koomar Roy (Tr.)

Set during the Bengal famine of 1770, Anandamath played a crucial role in the Indian freedom struggle. The story follows a married couple, Mahendra and Kalyani, who become separated after leaving their famine-affected village. They are found by the sannyasis, a rebel group, whose members are willing to sacrifice their lives in the fight against injustice and oppression. As Mahendra is tempted to join their cause, he is told that he must give up his wife and child and dedicate himself completely to the service of Mother India. The book acted as a wakeup call to many Indians to contribute to the freedom struggle. Even after the book was banned under British Raj, one of the poems from the book, Bande Mataram, became extremely popular among the freedom fighters. The beginning two stanzas of the poem were adopted as India’s National Song after Independence.

Gora by Rabindranath Tagore, Radha Chakravarty (Tr.)

The theme of anti-colonial nationalism is evident in Gora, published in 1909. In Gora, his longest novel, Tagore explains the importance of a national identity which goes beyond caste, creed and religion. The story follows a fair-skinned man, ‘Gora’, an orthodox Hindu who dreams about his ideal Bharatvarsha, a prosperous and happy India. He believes that this can be achieved by uniting everyone under the mantle of Hinduism. However, everything changes when he comes into contact with the Brahmo Samaj and finds himself questioning his own religious identity vis-à-vis his national identity.

Lala Lajpat Rai  —England's Debt to India;

In this book Lala Lajpat Rai analyze economic effects of British Rules in India taking an impartial view of the subject. This book contains extensive quotation from contemporary English economists and politicians which can help in understanding true picture of Economic effects of British rule in India. This book also analyze growth of Railways and it economic effects.

Lala Lajpat Rai  The Arya Samaj; The United States of America: A Hindu's Impression and a Study; The Story of My Deportation; The Problems of National Education in India.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak  — Gita Rahasya/Karmayog Shashtra; The Orion: Or Researches into the Antiquity of the Vedas; The Arctic Home in the Vedas.

Mahatma Gandhi  — The Story of My Experiments with Truth; Gokhale: My Political Guru.

BR Ambedkar  —The Buddha and his Dhamma; Pakistan or the Partition of India; Riddles in Hinduism; Who were the Shudras?

JL Nehru  — Glimpses of World History; Letters from a Father to his Daughter.

Rajendra Prasad  —   At the Feet of Mahatma Gandhi; Satyagraha in Champaran.

Rabindranath Tagore  —The Post Office; Chokher Bali; Kabuliwala; My Reminiscences; The Crescent Moon,  Home and The World, Hungry Stones, Chandalika, Visarjan

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee  —   Kapalkundala; Mrinalini; Devi Chaudharani.

Aurobindo Ghosh  — Essays on the Geeta; The Life Divine.

Vinayak Damodar Sawarkar  —   The Indian War of Independence; Hindu Pad Padashahi; Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?

Abul Kalam Azad  —Ghubar-e-Khatir, Al Hilal

Dayanand Saraswati  — Satyarth Prakash; The Value of Values.

Subhash Chandra Bose  —An Indian Pilgrim.

Sarojini Naidu  —The Bird of Time; The Feather of the Dawn.

Annie Besant  — The Ancient Wisdom; My Path to Atheism.

Lala Har Dayal  — Hints for Self Culture; Glimpses of World Religions.

Romesh Chunder Dutt  — Economic History of India; The Civilization of India.

MG Ranade  — Religious and Social Reform: A collection of Essays and Speeches; Essays on Indian Economics.

Dadabhai Naoroji  — Poverty and Un-British Rule in India.

Sir Surendranath Banerjee  —   A Nation in Making.

Sachindra Nath Sanyal  — Bandi Jeevan.

Deenbandhu Mitra  — Neel Darpan.

Santi Ghose  — Arun Bahni

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay  —   Pather Dabi.

Rajani Palme Dutt  — India Today.

CF Andrews  — The Renaissance in India.

Ram Manohar Lohia  — Guilty Men of India's Partition.

Valentine Chirol  ( not a freedom fighter ) — India Unrest.

Lala Hardayal – Hints For Self Culture

Veer Savarkar  – War Of Indian Independence

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List of Popular Books Written by Indian Freedom Fighters

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India was under the rule of British for many years.  Initially the British landed to India for trading during early 17th century. Later on they started interfering in India Affairs during 1750s.  The British rule had destroyed the social, economical and political well being of Indians. Many Indians took part in India’s freedom movement against British. many freedom fighters selflessly sacrificed their lives to protect the dignity of the motherland and finally India attained Independence  on 15 August 1947. In this articles let us check the books by Freedom fighters of India.

The Freedom Fighters of India had written and published books during the freedom movement and also after Independence. Few books were banned for publication before independence by the British government. Hence few of the books were published after independence. Most of the books written by the freedom fighters were related to the Indian independence in different ways. Books will always be a good source of History. The freedom fighters of India were not just common people fighting for independence. Most of them were either the educationists or excellent in literature or were famous poets of the time. The skills exhibited by the freedom fighters of India is enormous. let us check the top books written by Indian freedom fighters

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Below mentioned are the popular books written by the the Indian Freedom fighters before and after Indian Independence.

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Details of Top Books by Indian Freedom Fighters

1. ‘hind swaraj’ by mahatma gandhi.

Hind Swaraj   is the book that was written by  Mahatma Gandhi in they year 1909. This book mainly revolves around the theme of swaraj, modern civilisation etc. The book was also known as Indian Home rule . The book was banned  by the British government in the year 1910 stating as seditious text. This  book was written by ghandiji in native language that is Gujarati during his travel from London to South Africa. The book Hindi Swaraj is also translated to French.  The book hindi swaraj takes a form of dialogue between two characters that is the reader and the editor. The Reader voices the common beliefs and arguments of the time concerning Indian Independence. Gandhi, The Editor, explains why those arguments are flawed and interject his own arguments.

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2. Young India by Mahatma Gandhi

3. The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru

This book The Discovery of India was written by the Indian Freedom fighter and the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.  This book was written during Jawaharlal Nehru’s incarceration in 1942 to 1945 at the fort of Ahmednagar. This book was written by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1944 but it was only published in 1946. Nehru used this time of being jailed by the British to write books.. This book revolves are the theme of Indian History, philosophy, culture as viewed from the eyes of an Indian Fighter who is fighter for the freedom from British. The book Discovery of India includes ten chapters where in Jawaharlal Nehru has used his knowledge on Upanishads, Vedas and ancient history in order to introduce to the reader the development of India through the changes in socio – political aspects.

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4.  The Indian Struggle by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

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Important Historical Literature/Books/Newspapers in the Freedom Struggle/Development of Indian Press

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Important Newspapers associated with the freedom Struggle

Important books were written during the Indian freedom struggle

Development of press in india.

• James Augustus Hickey in 1780 started The Bengal Gazette or Calcutta General Advertiser, the first newspaper in India , which was seized in 1872 because of its outspoken criticism of the Government.
• Later more newspapers/journals came up—The Bengal Journal, The Calcutta Chronicle, The Madras Courier, The Bombay Herald.
• The Company’s officers were worried that these newspapers might reach London and expose their misdeeds. Thus they saw the need for curbs on the press.

Early Regulations on press

• Censorship of Press Act, 1799 : Lord Wellesley enacted this, anticipating the French invasion of India. It imposed almost wartime press restrictions including pre-censorship.
• Licensing Regulations, 1823 : The acting governor-general, John Adams , who had reactionary views, enacted these. According to these regulations, starting or using a press without a license was a penal offense. Rammohan Roy’s Mirat-ul-Akbar had to stop publication.
• Press Act of 1835 or Metcalfe Act : Metcalfe (governor-general— 1835-36) repealed the obnoxious 1823 ordinance. The new Press Act (1835) required a printer/publisher to give a precise account of premises of a publication
• Licensing Act, 1857 : Due to the emergency caused by the 1857 revolt, this Act imposed licensing restrictions.
• Registration Act, 1867 : This replaced Metcalfe’s Act of 1835 and was of a regulatory, not restrictive, nature. As per the Act, every book/ newspaper was required to print the name of the printer and the publisher and the place of the publication; and a copy was to be submitted to the local government within one month of the publication of a book.

Struggle by Early Nationalists to Secure Press Freedom

• Right from the early nineteenth century, defense of civil liberties, including the freedom of the press, had been high on the nationalist agenda.
• As early as 1824, Raja Rammohan Roy had protested against a resolution restricting the freedom of the press.
• The early phase of the nationalist movement from around 1870 to 1918 focused more on political propaganda and education, formation and propagation of nationalist ideology and arousing, training, mobilization, and consolidation of public opinion, than on mass agitation or active mobilization of masses through open meetings.
• For this purpose, the press proved a crucial tool in the hands of the nationalists. The Indian National Congress in its early days relied solely on the press to propagate its resolutions and proceedings.
• Many newspapers emerged during these years under distinguished and fearless journalists.
• These included The Hindu and Swadesamitran under G. Subramaniya Aiyar, The Bengalee under Surendranath Banerjea, Voice of India under Dadabhai Naoroji, Amrita Bazar Patrika under Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh, Indian Mirror under N.N. Sen, Kesari (in Marathi) and Mahratta (in English) under Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Sudharak under Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and Hindustan and Advocate under G.P. Verma. Other main newspapers included Tribune and Akbar-i-am in Punjab, Gujarati, Indu Prakash, Dhyan Prakash and Kal in Bombay and Som Prakash, Banganivasi and Sadharani in Bengal.
• The national movement, from its very beginning, stood for the freedom of the press.
• The Indian newspapers became highly critical of Lord Lytton’s administration especially regarding its inhuman treatment of victims of the famine of 1876-77.
• The Government struck back with the Vernacular Press Act, 1878.

The Vernacular Press Act

• Objective: Designed to better control’ the vernacular press and effectively punish and repress seditious writing.
• The district magistrate was empowered to call upon the printer and publisher of any vernacular newspaper to enter into a bond with the government undertaking not to cause disaffection against the government or antipathy between persons of different religions, caste, race through published material.
• The printer and publisher could also be required to deposit security which could be forfeited if the regulation were contravened, and press equipment could be seized if the offense re-occurred.
• The magistrate’s action was final and no appeal could be made in a court of law.
• A vernacular newspaper could get an exemption from the operation of the Act by submitting proofs to a government censor.
• The Act came to be nicknamed ‘the gagging Act”. The worst features of this Act were—(i) discrimination between English and vernacular press, (ii) no right of appeal
• In 1883, Surendranath Banerjea became the first Indian journalist to be imprisoned.

Newspaper (Incitement to Offences) Act, 1908

• Aimed against Extremist nationalist activity, the Act empowered the magistrates to confiscate press property that published objectionable material likely to cause incitement to murder/ acts of violence.

Indian Press Act, 1910

• This Act revived the worst features of the Vernacular Press Act – local government was empowered to demand security at registration from the printer/publisher and forfeit/deregister if it was an offending newspaper, and the printer of a newspaper was required to submit two copies of each issue to local government free of charge.

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Indian Freedom Struggle Famous Books and Their Authors

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The British Empire's rule over India lasted for about 200 years. During this period, the demand for Swaraj was seen gaining momentum in many corners of British India. The British had enslaved India not only economically but also socially and culturally. From time to time the demand for independence started rising in many areas of India. After which the freedom struggle had started gaining momentum, famous writers have also contributed a lot to these struggles of freedom.

Whenever a society starts becoming pathless, confused and corrupt in politics, at that time the writer uses his writing skills to provide a new path to that society. In the 19th century, when the voices of independence started rising in India, some famous leaders and writers like Rabindranath Tagore, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Buckingham Chandra Chatterjee, Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose gave it the right direction through their works. His books gave rise to feelings like nationalism, swaraj and rights among Indians, due to which India became independent.

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On January 26, India will be celebrating its 72nd Republic Day. The day is observed every year to remember the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect, 26 January 1950. The constitution replaced the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India and thus, turning the nation into a republic.

India was ruled by the British for almost 200 years. It started with Robert Clive winning the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and ended with India getting independence in 1947. The long struggle to achieve this involved the blood, sweat and tears of innumerable freedom fighters. Thousands of them sacrificed their lives so that India could be freed of the British rule while many got the chance to see the country as an independent nation. Here is a look at 8 memorable books by freedom fighters.

02 /9 ​‘Hind Swaraj’ by Mahatma Gandhi

The book was banned by the British government under the pretext of being seditious. It is written in the form of a dialogue between Gandhi and his close friend, Pranjivan Mehta as they argue about beliefs based on civilization, conditions of India and England, passive resistance, and education.

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03 /9 ​‘Why I am an Atheist’ by Bhagat Singh

It is Bhagat Singh's one of the most famous essays. ‘Why I am an Atheist’ was written in 1930 while he was imprisoned in the Lahore Central Jail. The essay was a reply to Singh’s religious friends who thought he became an atheist because of his vanity and self-admiration.

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04 /9 ​‘Gitanjali’ by Rabindranath Tagore

The book is a collection of 103 poems selected by Tagore from his books of Bengali poetry. It has an introduction by W.B. Yeats. The poems are primarily devotional and have a mystic aura.

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05 /9 ​‘The Golden Threshold’ by Sarojini Naidu

Published in 1905, the book is a beautiful collection of poetry. Its contents include "Folk Songs", "Songs for Music", and "Poems". Naidu was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress and the first woman to become the governor of a state in India.

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06 /9 ​‘India Divided’ by Rajendra Prasad

The book traces the origins and growth of the Hindu–Muslim conflict and gives the summary of the several schemes for the partition of India which were put forth. It also shows how the suggested scheme of Partition was unfeasible and proposes a new solution to the Hindu–Muslim dichotomy.

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07 /9 ​‘The Discovery of India’ by Jawaharlal Nehru

The book was written during Nehru’s four years of confinement to solitude in prison and is his way of paying a homage to his beloved country and its rich culture. The book is a broad view of Indian history, culture and philosophy.

08 /9 ​Unhappy India by Lala Lajpat Rai

In this book, Lala Lajpat Rai gave a reply to Katherine Mayo, a journalist who wrote a biased book on India depicting only its problems. Rai compared Indian society with the USA and Britain of that time and pointed out that their situation is not much different than India.

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09 /9 ​‘Annihilation of Caste’ by BR Ambedkar

Known as the ‘Father of Indian Constitution’, Ambedkar, in this book argues that the immorality of caste was sustained by the Vedas and Shastras, and without “dynamiting” them there could be no reform. This essay talks about the caste system and the need for its destruction.

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Train To Pakistan

Khushwant singh.

Set around the time of India’s Partition, Train To Pakistan is one of Khushwant Singh’s most acclaimed works. It is set in a peaceful and remote village that got involved in one of the worst riots in the history of the nation. Mano Majra is a Sikh-Muslim village where both communities have lived in harmony for centuries. Everything changes when, one day, a ‘ghost train’ arrives from Pakistan, full of dead bodies of Hindus, and plunges the village into religious hate. Train To Pakistan recounts the terror of Partition and gives a closer look into the lives of people affected by it.

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Ankit loves stories, be it in any form- print, media or theatre. After reading Angels and Demons, he fell in love with books, especially suspense, thriller, and fantasy. He is a big fan of the Harry Potter series. He quit his engineering career to become a writer and worked with The Curious Reader. Apart from writing he also loves filmmaking, photography, travelling and cooking. You can reach him on Instagram .

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India @ 70: 5 books that capture India’s freedom struggle, independence and partition

Independence Day 2017: Here are 5 books about India and its history you should read, even if you’re not a book lover.

Books have a way of capturing the past in a way history textbooks can’t quite. Over the past seven decades, many writers, historians, political leaders and academicians have written about the colonisation of India, its efforts to gain independence, and finally, the aftermath of getting independence. Here are our top 5 picks:

1) The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru

From 1942 to 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru was imprisoned at the Admednagar Fort in Maharashtra, to keep him away from political limelight. Like many thinkers, he too took to the pen while in jail and wrote The Discovery of India. It’s a mix of Nehru’s observations, India’s rich and much praised cultural history, historical facts, and more. Read this regardless of your political leanings.

2) Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

American writer Larry Collins and French writer Dominique Lapierre wrote many successful historical books together. In Freedom at Midnight, they chronicle events in the last year of the British rule. It sheds light on how callously the boundary separating India and Pakistan was drawn, the responses by princely states, and the mass migration and genocide that followed the independence.

3) Remnants of a Separation by Aanchal Malhotra

Artist and oral historian Aanchal Malhotra was born into a family affected by the partition. Her recently launched debut book is a crossover between history and anthropology. It tells stories from both sides of the border through stories and the objects carried across borders by migrants. Malhotra’s interest in the subject was sparked after she discovered items like a maang-tikka, a pocket knife, and a set of kitchen utensils which her ancestors carried with them during the Partition.

4) India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha

One of India’s most known historians, Ramachandra Guha perfects captures free India and the various protests and conflicts since. He also provides an insight into the lives and careers of powerful political leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. A well-researched book, India After Gandhi won the Sahitya Akademi Award for English in 2011. It’s a must-read to understand a complex country like India.

5) The Last Mughal by William Dalrymple

Dalrymple, who has lived in India for several years, looks at the sepoy mutiny of 1857 like no one else. The book chronicles the fall of the Mughal Empire, as the British slowly took over the India. The book examines the events leading up the mutiny and its aftermath through the life of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last emperor.

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Best Books To Read On Freedom Fighters: Independence Day 2023 is around the corner. If you are looking for books that provide engaging insights into the lives and contributions of Indian freedom fighters. Here you can explore profoundly and find the best books to read on freedom fighters In India.

• By Anamika Singh
• Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:52 PM (IST)

Best Books To Read On Freedom Fighters: Independence Day reminds us of great Indian freedom fighters who were a diverse group of individuals that displayed extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in their quest for Independence. They came from different backgrounds, regions, and ideologies, united by a common goal. From Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance to Bhagat Singh's revolutionary zeal, these heroes took various paths to challenge oppression. Leaders like Sardar Patel, and Subhas Chandra Bose played pivotal roles in shaping India's destiny. Their sacrifices, courage, and steady commitment continue to inspire generations, reminding us of the power of unity and determination in the face of adversity.

On the occasion of Independence Day 2023 , let’s remind ourselves of the sacrifices done by Indian Freedom Fighters. Here is the list of books to read on freedom fighters that would invoke the zeal of 76th Independence. It is important to stay connected to the roots and one must know about the contributions made by the legends. Being an Indian there are various sacrifices of revolutionaries that one should be aware of. Navigate the article and find the best books to read on freedom fighters in India. 

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This Independence Day 2023, let's reminisce about the sacrifices made by our great Indian freedom fighters through remarkable books on their struggles, philosophies, and principles. Scroll down to find the top picks on freedom fighters in India.

1. The Story of My Experiments with Truth Mahatma Gandhi

The Story of My Experiments with Truth Mahatma Gandhi (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) : An Autobiography

This autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi includes profound insights into his philosophy of nonviolence and truth. If you are in search of the  best books to read on freedom fighters, then you can take a look at this book with a beautiful cover design along with insightful commentary. Book Price: Rs 449.

2. JAIL DIARY OF BHAGAT SINGH

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poverty, and class struggle.  You can consider it one of the best books to read on Freedom Fighters in India as it is a rare document with historical significance and the pages contain never seen before notes scribbled by Bhagat Singh himself. Book Price: Rs 149.

3. The Life and Times of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

The ‘Iron Man of India’, is recognized as one of the best books to read on Freedom Fighters which depicts the story of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who played a leading role in the Indian freedom struggle. One of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and founding fathers of the Republic of India. Recognized as one of the best books on read on Freedom Fighters. He was a strong-willed man. On the occasion of Independence Day 2023 , read about the Iron Man Of India who fought for the rights of the farmers and was proclaimed as their leader or ‘Sardar’. a barrister by profession, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was much influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and joined the freedom struggle.

The Life and Times of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

After independence, Sardar Patel successfully United various princely states of India to form a United India. His life is one of brilliance, fearlessness, resoluteness, and, above all, strength of character. This iron man among all other Indian Freedoms Fighters had a soft and compassionate heart. His life inspires all to inculcate the qualities which make a man great. Book Price: Rs 250.

4. The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi

Another option in the list of best books to read on Freedom Fighters in India is this offered book “The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi” which is an explosive and original analysis of the assassination of the 'Father of the Nation'.

The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandh [Paperback] Makarand R Paranjape

Who is responsible for the Mahatma's death? The meticulous study culminates in his reading of Gandhi's last six months in Delhi where, from the very edge of the grave, he wrought what was perhaps his greatest miracle-the saving of Delhi and thus of India itself from the internecine bloodshed of Partition. This is a brilliant, far-reaching, and profound exploration of the meaning of the Mahatma's death. You can find more such books on freedom fighters in India on Amazon. Book Price: Rs 308.

5. The Bhagat Singh Reader

At the time of Independence Day 2023, let’s look back on the life of Shaheed Bhagat Singh who has been lionized in the Indian imagination as one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Independence movement. Convicted and hanged by the British in 1931 for his role in killing a colonial police officer in the Lahore Conspiracy Case, he became a martyr at the young age of twenty-three, leaving behind an inspiring legacy.

The Bhagat Singh Reader

The Bhagat Singh Reader brings into prominence his less widely known intellectual output. If you are in search of the best books to read on freedom fighters, then take a look at this book you might find it really interesting. Such books on Indian freedom fighters present a collection of their writings and thoughts, from their letters, telegrams, and notices to articles that chalk out their subversive and progressive ideas. Book Price: Rs 649.

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FAQs: Best Books To Read On Freedom Fighters 

1. who are the freedom fighters of india and their names.

Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Rajendra Prasad,sardar vallabhbhai patel, Lal Bahadur Shashtri, and Bal Gangadhar Tilak played major roles in bringing Independence to India.

2. Which are the best books to read on freedom fighters during Independence Day 2023?

Mahatma Gandhi's Hind Swaraj.

Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali.

Bhagat Singh's Why I Am an Atheist.

3. Name the top 5 Indian freedom fighters in India 

Mahatma Gandhi

Bhagat Singh

Lal Bahadur Shastri

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Subhas Chandra Bose.

4. Who is known as the Iron Man Of India?

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the iron man of India. The reason is that his commitment to national integration in the newly independent country was total and uncompromising, earning him the title 'Iron Man of India'.

Disclaimer: Jagran’s journalists were not involved in the production of this article. The prices mentioned here are subject to change with respect to Amazon.

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