35 - A Short Novel About The Sikh Genocide 1984 - 'Grandfather's Mulberry Tree' by Baljit Ghuman

In episode 35 of the Khalis Podcast, Toronto based Baljit Ghuman speaks about "Grandfather's Mulberry Tree", his first short novel about the Sikh Genocide 1984.This captivating and cathartic story follows an adolescent Sikh boy's journey through the turbulent Panjab of the 1980s. Following the State of India's attack of Sri Darbar Sahib, the novel portrays a powerful narration of history and imagination, and the boy's unconscious attempt to heal from the personal trauma.In the podcast, the author, son of Shaheed Major Baldev Singh Ghuman, speaks about his own experiences growing up in Panjab, the inspiration for writing the story, his aspirations for the novel and the need to centre the stories of the survivors, not just victims of the state sponsored violence in 1984.Available to order from KhalisHouse.com and Amazon.Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishingIf you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.Thank you for listening.Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh.