My Passage To India : A Memoir | Hardcover

My Passage to India: A Memoir by Annabel Mehta, as told to Georgina Brown, recounts an extraordinary life shaped by personal transformation, family and social commitment. From her childhood in wartime England to building a life in Mumbai, the memoir traces Annabel Mehta's journey across cultures while reflecting on marriage, motherhood, loss and decades of work with the non-profit organisation Apnalaya.

Set against the backdrop of a changing Mumbai, the book explores the contrast between life in South Bombay and the realities of the city's informal settlements. Through candid storytelling, it offers insights into family life, social change and the experiences that have defined one woman's enduring connection with India.

About This Book

Annabel Mehta shares the story of how a visit to India in 1966 led to an unexpected new life with Anand Mehta in Mumbai. The memoir follows her experiences through marriage, raising a family and navigating moments of bereavement while adapting to a country that became her home.

A central thread of the narrative is her long association with Apnalaya, an organisation dedicated to supporting Mumbai's urban poor. Alongside personal memories, My Passage to India: A Memoir reflects on the changing fortunes of a family and a city, presenting a thoughtful account of life lived between different cultures, communities and social realities.

What You'll Discover

• Annabel Mehta's journey from wartime England to life in Mumbai.
• Personal reflections on marriage, motherhood, grief and family life.
• Her long association with the non-profit organisation Apnalaya.
• Contrasting experiences of South Bombay and Mumbai's urban poor.
• Observations on the social and cultural changes in Mumbai.
• A memoir shaped through conversations with journalist Georgina Brown.

Perfect For

• Readers of memoirs and biographies.
• Those interested in Mumbai and modern Indian society.
• Readers interested in social work and community development.
• Fans of personal life stories rooted in real experiences.
• Readers interested in the Mehta and Tendulkar families.

Why You'll Love This Book

My Passage to India: A Memoir offers a thoughtful account of one woman's life across two countries, combining personal memories with reflections on family, social commitment and the changing character of Mumbai. It provides an engaging perspective on identity, belonging and the experiences that shaped an unexpected life in India.