Trina by Ratan Bhattacharya [Hardcover]

"After the Partition of India, many displaced Bengali families from East Bengal spread across various parts of India, including different regions of Assam. Within virtually twelve to thirteen years, their lives were once again filled with uncertainty. In 1960, the 'Bengali Expulsion' movement began. Although they managed to recover from the initial shock, the lives of Bengalis in Assam were left with a huge question mark. The life of the Chakraborty family in a small town in Upper Assam continued with that question in mind. In 1971-72, the anti-Bengali sentiment intensified around the 'Language Bill.' The Chakraborty family's home and livelihood were destroyed in the flames of this hatred. In just twenty-two years, their life journey became uncertain once again. The search for a permanent home that the Chakraborty family began in 1972 is still ongoing for the refugees settled in Assam. This book captures the sound and imagery of the empty hearts of countless refugees around the world."