num_pages: 384
description: Taking a page from his own life as a youngster, the author tells the story of Dr. Devi Lal, fleeing Burma as the Japanese invade with his family. They must leave behind their prosperous and happy life to traverse the mountains leading into India on foot, taking nothing with them. When they settle in western India they begin to rebuild their lives. But then the India/Pakistan divide occurs and they are Hindus in Muslim territory. Follow this family as they try to survive, stay true to their love of people of all faiths, and carve a new life in their changing world. Foreword Magazine says this book is "...extremely moving, a skilled storyteller combining suspense, coming-of-age themes and spirituality. The narrrative is compelling."
language: English
title: Mandalay's Child
titlecomplete: Mandalay's Child
genres: Fiction
ratings_count: 35
publisher: Bookwrights Press