Ekal Sekal by Bharati Ray [Hardcover]

This narrative spans from the late nineteenth century to the twenty-first century, set in an urban middle-class Bengali family. Through the stories of the mother's grandmother, her own grandmother, mother, the author herself, and her daughter, the author crafts a social history. The book explores how much has changed in middle-class households over more than a century, particularly in women's minds. It examines the joint family bonds of the past, the fast-paced life of the present, and the differences in perspectives between then and now. The story is rendered exceptional through its transparent honesty, engaging language, and keen observational skills.