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The Psychology of a Patriot

Written by: Suman Saket
Narrated by: Yohan Chacko
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With his trademark wit and unique narrative style, journalist Saket Suman delivers an illuminating account of modern India, tracing the consolidation, evolution and contestation of patriotism from the first war of independence to the pandemic.

This is a reporter’s chronicle spanning three generations, backed by firsthand accounts of luminaries, peppered with numerous anecdotes and a passionate examination of his own beliefs. It is as scathing in its takedown of bigotry as it is lucid in charting a blow-by-blow account of our recent past. It is a tribute to the making of India and its founders as well as the affirmation of the will of the Indians to place the power in the hands of the people.

The Psychology of a Patriot is a rare book, meant to be listened to with delicate attention. At its heart, it is a gripping story—the story of how we become us and why our bond must be cherished.

©2021 Saket Suman (P)2022 Audible, Inc. Asia Ideologies & Doctrines India Nationalism Politics & Government South Asia
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Interesting book that interrogates the inner working of Indian democracy through first hand accounts. Read to know how India is changing

About Indian Democracy

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The author's original thoughts are very powerful. The audiobook makes for a great listen, particularly when the author is contemplating and playing with his thoughts. The book is largely fluid and the listeners will enjoy the conversations with several activists and historians.

Original and thought provoking

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The book unravels the truth about the reasons behind the current mindset of people and generally the situation in India. It makes us think why certain things are being done by the government and its foot soldiers and the impact of those activities on common citizen.

Great insights

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More than anything else, this audiobook reveals the life of one of the greatest writers and activists of all time. Arundhati Roy grows up in the pages of this book and for all those wondering about what made her a vocal activist will find answers in this audiobook.

Arundhati Roy uncensored

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The book reveals how the inner working of Indian democracy is slowly inching towards authoritative behaviour. Instances of suppression of dissent and crackdown on universities is so vivid and critically examined along with other options that the government could have used. It's an original narrative and great work of journalism.

Nationalism monopolized

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