Syed Abid Rasheed Shah
IAS Officer of the J&K Cadre. Former IPS, Doctor by training. Love Poetry & Photography. Pursuing Public Service as DC Pulwama.
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Syed Abid Rasheed Shah
“Been reading this beautifully scripted book by @HappymonJacob. What engaging insightful writing full of meticulous details! Para on nationalism on pg 152 of the book won it for me. Stuff like this makes one want to become an Academician/Author, travel that comes along included 😊 https://t.co/FNpEGAqSeS” (from X)
Happymon Jacob(you?)
Happymon Jacob(you?)
Happymon Jacob was given the unique opportunity to see the border between India and Pakistan from both sides. He travelled with the armies of both countries and could study what is effectively the ground zero-the location where entrenched animosities as well as sudden surges of comradeship are enacted. This is one of the most fortified places on the planet. Jacob writes, 'I was keen on getting into their world, the world of men in uniform, fighting each other and yet respecting each other. It was a curious world. It had breath-taking adventure, mind blowing stories and unforgettable heroism. I loved it, and I was welcome.' This vividly told, fast paced narrative brings the border area to life. Jacob was given unprecedented access by the Indian and Pakistani armies and he explores how the border is seen-both in the popular imagination and by those who exist in its shadow. He chronicles the lives of civilians and soldiers, their courage and resilience in the face of constant danger and the extraordinary similarities between the two sides.