{"title":"Jassa Ahluwalia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Jassa Ahluwalia's literature. Known for his thought-provoking memoirs, Jassa brings a distinctive voice to the literary arena, exploring themes of identity, heritage, and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis notable work, \u003cem\u003eBoth Not Half\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers a deeply personal and insightful look into his experiences and observations. It delves into the intricacies of bicultural identity, resonating profoundly with anyone who has ever felt caught between different worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJassa Ahluwalia's writing is both engaging and enlightening, making it a compelling choice for readers interested in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. His narrative invites you to embark on a journey that is both intimate and universally relatable, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of modern identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"both-not-half-by-jassa-ahluwalia-9781788708319","title":"Both Not Half","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Full of warmth, humour, optimism and sometimes painful honesty' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Anyone who's ever struggled to make sense of who they are and where they belong should read this book' NADIA WHITTOME MP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'An important voice of our generation' PARMINDER NAGRA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This guy has better Punjabi than both of us and he's only half Punjabi.' Only. Half. I stared at those words. The intent behind the comment was in no way malicious, but it hurt. I felt diminished. I felt like I was being robbed of something essential to me. And as I stared at my screen, realisation dawned. '#bothnothalf' I replied.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor over twenty-five years, actor Jassa Ahluwalia described himself as 'half Indian, half English'. His fluent Punjabi always prompted bewilderment, medical staff questioned the legitimacy of his name, and the world of casting taught him he wasn't 'the right kind of mixed-race'. Feeling caught between two worlds, it wasn't long before Jassa embarked on a call to action: we need to change how we think and talk about mixed identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy delving into the media we grew up consuming and the legacies of empire we have been taught, Ahluwalia asks: is there anything to be learnt from Rudyard Kipling? Why were movie stars urged to hide their mixed identities? To what extent did colonialism encourage or hinder mixed marriages? Is nationalism outdated? How can the politics of class and queer liberation inform our understanding of mixed identity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth Not Half\u003c\/em\u003e is a rallying cry for a new and inclusive future. It's a journey of self-discovery that unearths the historical roots of modern mixed identity as we know it, braving to deconstruct the binaries we have inherited and the narratives we passively accept. Part-memoir, part-manifesto: this is a campaign for belonging in a divided world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46799643345132,"sku":"9781788708319","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/551355562d22898d6cd2575a580f8325.jpg?v=1757270615"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jassa-ahluwalia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}