Ordinary Soldier - Extraordinary Times

By J S Bawa

When just a 16-year-old boy, the author joined the British Indian Army as an ordinary soldier, just before World War II The author takes you along his life's journey that saw World War II, the Struggle for independence, the Partition of India, India and Pakistan wars, and other historically important events.

You will experience from his eyes the social and economic conditions in the Pre and Post-independence periods. In addition, you will experience the joys and fears of a child, a young man's love, the deep bonding of a son and father, and much more.

You will also get a peep into the life of an ordinary soldier in the army, his struggles, and his motivation, how he rose to become a senior officer in the army. The author also shares his feelings and experiences bringing up his seven children, the pain of separating from his life partner, and the ordeals of growing old. He also shares his insights on life, death, and many such deeper issues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 933410418X
• ISBN13: 9789334104189
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Balraj Bawa
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"