{"product_id":"thinking-aloud-by-jerry-pinto-9781803094786","title":"Thinking Aloud","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompelling and personal essays that underscore the importance of inclusive storytelling in understanding our world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThinking Aloud\u003c\/em\u003e, Jerry Pinto examines the notion of Bollywood as a national cinema in a linguistically diverse India. He traces its evolution from films from the 1940s–50s like \u003cem\u003eKismet\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMother India\u003c\/em\u003e—which contributed to national identity through its themes of sacrifice and unity—to male-centric cinematic narratives of the 1970s–80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriting on Bollywood, biography, translation, and teaching with candour and empathy, Pinto argues that Bollywood's simplistic, good-versus-evil narratives have deeply influenced the public's perception of their past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from his translations of works such as Sachin Kunalkar's \u003cem\u003eCobalt Blue\u003c\/em\u003e and Daya Pawar's \u003cem\u003eBaluta\u003c\/em\u003e, Pinto stresses the importance of biographies in providing personal insights into historical events, challenging monolithic narratives, and enriching our understanding of history through diverse, often overlooked, experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe delves deeply into the vital role of translation in bridging cultural and linguistic divides. This book also explores Pinto's unconventional journey as an educator. Reflecting on his reluctant start as a teacher at fourteen and his innovative methods promoting the inclusion of marginalised voices, he offers a poignant commentary on the transformative power of education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471853797612,"sku":"9781803094786","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/fde780d3cc81e0542f2ac55d885b7705.jpg?v=1775693630","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/thinking-aloud-by-jerry-pinto-9781803094786","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}