Okay, before I say other things, first a little about Tahmima.

Who is this man? Is he from Pakistan or outer planet? Please, send him a copy of ‘The days of 1971’ by Jahanara Imam. Some khademul Islam from ‘Daily star’ has said that this book is a definitive novel on 1971! This is the first volume of a planned trilogy. And as she struggles to keep her family safe, Rehana will be forced to face a heartbreaking dilemma. In the chaos of this era, everyone-from student protesters to the country's leaders, from rickshaw'wallahs to the army's soldiers-must make choices. Set against the backdrop of the Bangladesh War of Independence, A Golden Age is a story of passion and revolution, of hope, faith and unexpected heroism. And this family's life is about to change forever. For this is 1971 in East Pakistan, a country on the brink of war. Change is in the air.īut none of the guests at Rehana's party can foresee what will happen in the days and months ahead. In the garden of the house she has built, her roses are blooming, her children are almost grown, and beyond their doorstep, the city is buzzing with excitement after recent elections. Today she will throw a party for her son and daughter. The first volume in a planned trilogy.Īs young widow Rehana Haque awakes one March morning, she might be forgiven for feeling happy.

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