The newlyweds, fighting for love in the new India, Mansi Choksi
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The newlyweds, fighting for love in the new India, Mansi Choksi
Language
eng
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Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The newlyweds
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Mansi Choksi
Sub title
fighting for love in the new India
Summary
Twenty-first century India is a culture on fast forward, a society which is changing at breakneck speed, where two out of every three people are under the age of thirty-five. These young men and women grew up with the internet, smartphones and social media. But when it comes to love, the weight of thousands of years of tradition cannot so easily be set aside. "The Newlyweds" is a portrait of modern India told through the stories of three young couples who defy their families to pursue love. The lesbian couple forced to flee for a chance at a life together. The Hindu woman and Muslim man who must escape under the cover of night after being harassed by a violent mob. And the couple from different castes who know the terrible risk they run by marrying. Written with great insight and humanity, Mansi Choksi examines the true cost of modern love in an ancient culture. It is a book that will change the way readers think about love, freedom and hope
Target audience
adult
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