Forsaking Paradise

DETAILS : 

Author : Abdul Ghani Sheikh 
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Katha Books
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 818764916X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788187649168
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 300 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

"Forsaking Paradise: Stories from Ladakh" by Abdul Ghani Sheikh is a collection of 12 stories that offer a rare glimpse into Ladakhi society and culture. The book explores the region's unique cultural identity, shaped by its history, Buddhism, and the impact of war, tourism, and development. With beautiful illustrations and local flavor, these stories depict everyday life, families, friendships, and the challenges of modernization. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Abdul Ghani Sheikh is a renowned writer and a noted historian from Ladakh. He published 14 major books. ‘ Dil Hi Toh Hai,’ a novel, received J&K Culture, Art & Languages Academy best book award. His writings have been translated into many languages from English, Hindi, German, Kashmiri and so on.