UPROOTED - Podder, Robin
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History has been the story of invaders, emperors, kings, concubines, leaders, and their lackeys until now. With today's technology, a button click will share an ordinary man's story with the entire world. Robin's memoir takes you through the incredible journey of one person's life, as he reflects on his childhood during India's independence movement, World War II, and communal riots. And as a young man, how he faces the political upheaval of Kolkata in the 1960s and 1970s. This compelling memoir is an inspiring tale of resilience, perseverance, and the triumph of the human spirit over…mehr

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History has been the story of invaders, emperors, kings, concubines, leaders, and their lackeys until now. With today's technology, a button click will share an ordinary man's story with the entire world. Robin's memoir takes you through the incredible journey of one person's life, as he reflects on his childhood during India's independence movement, World War II, and communal riots. And as a young man, how he faces the political upheaval of Kolkata in the 1960s and 1970s. This compelling memoir is an inspiring tale of resilience, perseverance, and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the impact of historical events on ordinary human life, and the strength of resolve and hopes to overcome even the toughest challenges. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey, add it to your reading list today!
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Autorenporträt
Robin Podder was born in 1939 in a remote village in Bangladesh, then a part of undivided British India. His life in the village was almost primitive. There was no electricity, gas, running water, paved road, or transportation except bullock carts. In 194¿¿6 came the communal riot, and in 1947 the end of the British raj, the partition, and the independence. His village fell under the newly created Pakistan. Being Hindu, his family had to leave the village's birthplace and move to Kolkata, India. He got through high school, and college and received his Mechanical Engineering degree ¿¿(BSME) from Calcutta University in 1960. In 1975, he immigrated to the USA and naturalized as a US citizen. He got his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) from California State University, Los Angeles. He held a manufacturing management position at Northrop Grumman Corporation and retired in 1995. After retirement, he attended the Film School at UCLA. He wrote, directed, and produced an award-winning feature film, "Storm in the Afternoon". He was also hired to direct a second feature, "The Chosen Few". His memoir UPROOTED is his first nonfiction venture.robinpodder@gmail.com