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The fallout from India’s 9/11
The fallout from India’s 9/11. Now the political and diplomatic impact begins as anger replaces shock after the Mumbai attacks.
US Jewish Book Council review
The US Jewish Book Council reviews The Last Jews of Kerala: “The subject is fascinating and poignant, the journey both languid and intense. Readers will not be disappointed.” For full extract, see the reviews page.
Hindu And Sikh Pictures
Two photo-portraits.
November 12 2008 – Nehru Centre, London
6.30pm at The Nehru Centre, Mayfair London. Edna Fernandes discusses her new book The Last Jews of Kerala.
Holy Warriors shortlisted for TR Fyvel prize
Holy Warriors was shortlisted for the 2008 Index on Censorship TR Fyvel prize. The book was one of four chosen from around the world. See Freedom of Expression awards.
Reviews
"Brave, enlightening and sobering, a must-read for anyone interested in modern India," Read review of Holy Warriors at The Observer
"Fernandes movingly captures the sombre, embattled mood of this population in 'countdown mode'," Read Reivew of The Last Jews of Kerala at The Sunday Times
"Sharp witted and straight talking. Fernandes offers a valuable reminder of the dark side of the economic miracle that is modern India," Read the review at the Guardian
"A dazzling history, well recounted by Edna Fernandes in this pacy, fascinating account of a Jewish settlement little known in the West," Literary Review on The Last Jews of Kerala
"Witty and incisive, Holy Warriors offers a compelling insight into the imperiled state of India's secular ideal,' ( Read review at the Telegraph)
"Fascinating. The story is compelling, the author's reporting of it assiduous. Indeed, she has unearthed gems," Read review of The Last Jews of Kerala at The Economist