In 'Broken Threads: A Family from Empire to Independence', Mishal Husain revisits the story of the Indian Independence and Partition through the lens of her family story.
Drawing from historical archives, family memoirs, letters, and conversations with living relatives, Mishal weaves a beautiful and emotional narrative. The lives of her grandparents and their generation are explored before, during and after 1947, making the history accessible and relatable.
From the leaders of the time to everyday life, ‘Broken Threads’ shines a light on the past, including carelessness and haste on the part of key British officials, which have had far-reaching consequences.
We look forward to welcoming you to:
• A thought-provoking discussion on Mishal’s personal family stories of Partition
• Book signing and networking opportunities
Refreshments and hot drinks will be served.
About Nadia Khan -Golden Threads:
Nadia is a writer, historian and Accredited PR professional.
She holds a BA (Hons) in History from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and an MA in History from University College London (UCL) - specialising in Indian Partition and Muhammad Iqbal.
In 2020, she founded Golden Threads which is a project to explore and document shared histories across the Muslim world and beyond.
She is also a book blogger who has interviewed many academics and authors, including Leila Aboulela, George the Poet, Tharik Hussain and Fatima Manji. Find out more on her website: www.goldenthreads.uk
