The Bhagat Singh Reader

You must’ve it, read it, think it and speak it, if you want to understand the revolutionary called ‘The Bhagat Singh.’I have the complete writings of Bhagat Singh translated in Marathi by Datta Desai(Manovikas publications, Pune). Still I purchased this English version, because of two things. One, I wanted to read the original by Chaman Lal. And second, it’s for my kids who are English medium students. But I must say, apart from the writings of Bhagat Singh, what fascinated me is the 50-odd page introduction and also the appendices with much needed elaboration by the author, Chaman Lal sir.Go for it. Paperback quality, print and binding all are good. I wish it could have been a hardcover binding, as this is one book which has to be nurtured for ages.

A comprehensive account of writings that Bhagat Singh from articles,biographical sketches,essays,letter,manisfesto,this book has it all.Get your hands on it if you seriously look forward to understand his vision.

This book brings out some letters which were never printed before, apart from in The Tribune Newspaper. There are some editing errors which are a little bit annoying. But having said it , anything on this Man is worth your time and money.

This book is a wonderful and extensive collection of all the essays, pamphlets and journals authored by the revolutionary Bhagat Singh. This really paints a complete picture of the man: his beliefs, intellect and ideologies. Finally a picture of the man in his own words, that is not an attempt by various groups to simplify and use him as propoganda for their own ends. I had no idea how intelligent and thoughtful this young man was: that he was an atheist and intellectual that questioned every idea and philosophy he came across. I have a greater respect for him now, more so than the oversimplified Bollywood image that was always sold to me.

Excellent book with lot of insights