It’s Been A Long Day: A Nonagenarian Remembers
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It's Been A Long Day: A Nonagenarian Remembers by Irene Heredia is a story recalling her life in Bombay as student, wife and mother in a large extended family, and as social worker, civic activist and film censor, until her return to Goa in the 21st century.
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This is a story spanning two centuries and four generations. Irene Heredia’s memories go back to the Great War, soon after which her father died in the ‘flu pandemic. She recalls her life in Goa, the uncle priest who served in Malacca, her mother who was widowed early, others in her family, and growing up in British India. This charming narrative has both private and public strands. In it, this Goan woman recalls her life in Bombay as student, wife and mother in a large extended family, and as social worker, civic activist and film censor, until her return to Goa in the 21st century.
| Author: | Irene Heredia |
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| ISBN: | 9789380739892 |
| Publisher: | Goa 1556 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Pages: | 207 |
| Year of Publication: | 2015 |
| Edition: | Second |
| Condition: | Although new, this book shows slights signs of age |
About the Author
Irene Heredia (1917-2013) was the beloved wife of late Jimmy Heredia who died of the flu. She had received her B.A. at the University of Bombay in 1938. She passed away peacefully in Goa on 21'st January 2013.
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