Growing up in Mid twentieth century India. The Times , way of life, customs and simple but colorful society
Times, traditions trends, tales and turbulence, growing up in mid- twentieth century India.
This is not a memoir in the true sense. It is a compilation of my memories and the times strung on the thread of my early life. I see the world changing rapidly, much more than when I was a child. I also detect a tendency to lack interest in the past and to learn from it. Which, as the old adage says, can be detrimental. The rapidity of change and the faster pace of life leaves little time to reminisce and recount the past. This lack of interest in History as a whole, even in comparatively recent events, as not worthy of our time and efforts is regrettable. Not only can we learn from it and try to avoid mistakes of the past, but we also understand it, wonder at it, and rejoice in its triumphs and glory.
Robert Burns' first daughter was Elizabeth. Her story and the five descendants Scottish lives are recorded here with the Bard's message today as ever in need. Al Quida listen: Then let us pray that come it may, As come it will for a' that. That Sense
Margaret Kohel Evans invites her mother's grandchildren to a delightful visit with their grandmother, sharing charming memories of her across eighteen life themes.
Destiny's Daughter by Frances Altman highlights events in the life of Mary Edwards Walker, maverick suffragist, Civil War doctor and only woman Medal of Honor recipient.