Goa, 1961: reviews & all

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Valmiki Faleiro

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Jul 3, 2023, 7:07:39 AM7/3/23

Goa, 1961: reviews & all

Paresh Prabhu, Editor, Navprabha (Panjim, Goa), has penned an interesting op-ed in today’s edition of the daily. It focuses on the role of Goan Catholics in the freedom movement, as elucidated in the forthcoming book Goa, 1961 published by Penguin Random House India. The article is in the Marathi language. Those interested may see it at:

http:www.navprabha.com/?p=313252

The national media has also mentioned the book. You may like to see:

Scroll.in: https://scroll.in/article/1051638/nonfiction-reads-for-july-six-books-about-indians-who-shaped-indian-history-and-culture

Zee News: https://zeenews.india.com/lifestyle/july-reads-5-books-you-must-add-to-your-shelf-bibliophiles-2628675.html

Hans India: https://www.thehansindia.com/life-style/july-book-listicle-806670?infinitescroll=1

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Over the next few weeks, I propose to reproduce excerpts from the forthcoming book. The purpose is not just to inform the potential reader what to expect from the book (though the posts will mainly be humorous snippets) but to demonstrate that the book does not belong to me alone: it is the outcome of a collaborative effort of many, both military veterans and civilian authors, without whose spontaneous help and support the book would not be a reality – at least in its present shape.

All such persons have been named and thanked in the book’s Acknowledgements.

Of course, the book goes under my name and I would be solely responsible for any inaccuracies.

Following my 30 June 2023 announcement of the book, many asked me about the authors of the comments that I reproduced. The five distinguished military veterans will need a separate piece each, even if I keep their profile to the barest minimum. Such is their versatility.

The posts will be for information only. There is no need to acknowledge or write, save if you have a question, doubt or comment.

Of course, there may be some who are not interested in the posts. Email and WhatApp recipients only need to drop me a line and they will forthwith stop receiving the pieces. Those on Facebook (members of groups, in particular) would best ignore the posts.