Review of the "Undaunted" book
Book: Undaunted: Lt Ummer Fayaz of Kashmir Author: bhaavna aroar Publisher: Westland books Pages: 232 inam ul rehman “I am writing a book on Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz,” says bhaavna arora to a bookstore owner at the Srinagar airport to see his reaction. “Yes, I have heard of him,” says the owner. “But you know,” continues he, “there was an innocent shepherd boy who was killed by the forces yesterday. He was mistaken for a terrorist. I am pretty sure no one will write a book on him.” It is these honest conversations that the author peppers on her eponymous book. Written in an interesting, absorbing way with parallel tracks the book crafts the story of a young Ummer, who was sure he is safe among his people even after being commissioned lieutenant of the 2 Rajputana Rifles . From an early age, Ummer was groomed by his father to think and be different from his peers. The protagonist lives up to this grooming. Not just be...