{"product_id":"just-being-a-memoir","title":"Just Being: A Memoir (The India List) By Romila Thapar","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEXPLORE THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, INTELLECTUAL ODYSSEY, AND REMARKABLE MIND OF ONE OF INDIA’S GREATEST HISTORIANS IN \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"115\"\u003eJUST BEING: A MEMOIR\u003c\/i\u003e BY ROMILA THAPAR.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eStep into the deeply personal and reflective world of Romila Thapar, the preeminent historian whose groundbreaking scholarship has fundamentally shaped our understanding of ancient Indian history, society, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIn \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eJust Being\u003c\/i\u003e, Thapar steps back from the rigorous academic texts that have defined generations of historical study to offer a rare, intimate look at her own journey. From her formative years and academic pursuits across the globe to her unwavering commitment to independent inquiry, secularism, and intellectual freedom in the face of changing political landscapes, this memoir is a testament to a life lived with quiet courage and profound clarity. Written with elegance, candor, and intellectual grace, it provides an inspiring window into the shaping of a legendary mind and the pivotal moments of modern Indian intellectual history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLiterary \u0026amp; Historical Landmark:\u003c\/b\u003e A rare autobiographical work from Romila Thapar, one of the most respected and influential historians of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfound Personal Reflection:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers a candid, intimate window into her life experiences, academic battles, and intellectual evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChampion of Free Inquiry:\u003c\/b\u003e Celebrates the enduring values of critical thinking, historical truth, and intellectual integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Non-Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e A mandatory addition for students, historians, and lovers of autobiography who wish to understand the forces that shaped contemporary Indian thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCelebrate a legendary voice of our generation. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eJust Being: A Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52639238947099,"sku":null,"price":1274.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71OYDF-LvFL._SL1425_85db01c2-88c0-4497-85b1-448490927fb5.jpg?v=1784716041","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/just-being-a-memoir","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}