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Deborah Baker

    Baker's work delves into the lives of individuals at the margins, often exploring themes of identity, faith, and exile. Her narrative approach brings to life complex figures whose personal journeys illuminate broader social and historical currents. Through meticulous research and an engaging prose style, she offers readers intimate access to the inner lives and transformative experiences of her subjects.

    La mano azul : la generación Beat en la India
    The Convert
    The Last Englishmen: Love, War, and the End of Empire
    • Set against the backdrop of the declining British Empire in India, this biographical saga weaves together personal stories and historical events. It explores the complexities of identity, culture, and the impact of colonialism through intimate narratives that reflect the lives of those caught in this tumultuous period. The interplay of individual experiences with grand historical themes creates a rich tapestry that captures the essence of a pivotal moment in history.

      The Last Englishmen: Love, War, and the End of Empire
    • The Convert

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.2(527)Add rating

      "The Convert" explores the transformation of Margaret Marcus into Maryam Jameelah, a prominent Islamic voice, as she leaves her Jewish upbringing for a life in Pakistan. Biographer Deborah Baker delves into Maryam's letters and the influence of Mawlana Abul Ala Mawdudi, questioning the implications of her journey in the context of East-West relations.

      The Convert
    • En 1961, el poeta Allen Ginsberg partió de Nueva York en barco, rumbo a Bombay: un viaje soñado y planificado hacía tiempo con su pareja, Peter Orlovsky, y los también poetas Gary Snyder y Joanne Kyger. Como contó en varias ocasiones a sus amigos beats, la motivación para iniciar este periplo nacía de la experiencia mística que supuso en su juventud la lectura de Blake: entonces, oyó «la voz de Dios» y entendió que el cielo era una mano azul que se hacía a sí misma.

      La mano azul : la generación Beat en la India