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Almost Home

Githa Hariharan

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Explores the elusive essence of home.

"Almost Home" by Githa Hariharan is a tapestry of human experiences that brilliantly weaves together the complexities of what defines a home. Each essay takes you on a journey, not just to different geographical locations but into the hearts and souls of people searching for belonging. The reflections on diverse cities and what anchors us to a place resonate deeply, making this book a thoughtful read for anyone who has ever pondered the true meaning of home.

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Condition guide
ISBN: 9789351369820
Author: Githa Hariharan
Date of Publication: 2014-11-23
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Sociology, Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 11 readers)

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This word, home. So easy to say, so casually said every day. Why, then, is home so hard to see, the way you see other places you visit for a week or two? What do a medieval city in South India and Washington, D.C. have in common? What do people in Kashmir dream of when they talk about freedom? Whom does Delhi, city of showy monuments and hidden slums, actually belong to? Most of all, what makes a city, or any place, home? From Delhi, Bombay, and Ooty to Palestine, Algeria, and eleventh-century Córdoba, these intricately carved essays explore cities and other places through the lives of people and the defining moments which change their home, or their idea of home and belonging. The result is a fascinating and layered story of a sense of home, too many homes, broken or lost homes.
 

Explores the elusive essence of home.

"Almost Home" by Githa Hariharan is a tapestry of human experiences that brilliantly weaves together the complexities of what defines a home. Each essay takes you on a journey, not just to different geographical locations but into the hearts and souls of people searching for belonging. The reflections on diverse cities and what anchors us to a place resonate deeply, making this book a thoughtful read for anyone who has ever pondered the true meaning of home.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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