Book Specifications:

• Title: Blood Brothers: A Family Saga
• Publisher: Roli Books
• Author: M. J. Akbar
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8174364390
• Pages: 346
• Binding: Hard Back
• Condition: Used - Good (Lower spine minor damage)

About the Book:

Blood Brothers: A Family Saga by M. J. Akbar is a sweeping narrative spanning three generations of a Muslim family in Telinipara, a jute mill town near Kolkata. Drawing from Akbar’s own family history, the book explores the complex realities of Hindu-Muslim relations, migration, poverty, identity, and community life in Bengal. At the heart of the story is Prayaag, a starving Hindu child adopted by a Muslim family and renamed Rahmatullah, whose life becomes a lens through which broader social and communal tensions are examined. Rich in historical context and emotional depth, the narrative reflects on themes of faith, friendship, belonging, and the devastating impact of communal violence. Published by Roli Books, this hardback edition is a powerful work blending family history, social commentary, and literary storytelling.