My Son’s Inheritance A Secret History of Lynching and Blood Justice in India by Aparna Vaidik[Hardcover]

My Son’s Inheritance: A Secret History of Lynching and Blood Justice in India by Aparna Vaidik is a provocative and unsettling exploration of lynching and violence in India. In this deeply personal and historical investigation, Vaidik examines how violence has been ingrained in Indian society for centuries, often hidden in the country's myths, folklore, literature, and language. Framing her narrative as a letter to her son, she connects the legacy of lynching with her own family history, offering a stark portrayal of both perpetrators and victims of violence. Vaidik argues that the pervasive culture of violence in India is not solely the result of the actions of the state, police, or military, but also a product of societal silence and indifference. By dismantling the myth that non-violence is at the core of Indian culture, she reveals the complex, troubling inheritance of blood justice passed down through generations. My Son’s Inheritance is a powerful, eye-opening look at the hidden and often ignored history of violence in India, and its lasting impact on the country's social and political fabric.