Destination: India, Destiny: Unknown: A Three Week Journey Beyond the Taj and Behind the Symbols

by Bill Fitzpatrick, Roopal Jain

Distant and Mysterious India is made less so, as Bill Fitzpatrick and Roopal Jain explain what is "Beyond the Taj and Behind the Symbols," in their thoughtful, humorous, and often touching three-week journey. While historical figures such as Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Saint Francis Xavier are described, and the vexing symbols of India explained, the strength of India, Unknown is in the graceful manner the authors encounter, and the describe, the surprising heart of India.

Genres: Nonfiction, India

268 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 2010

Reviews

[Darcey]

I... was not impressed. It seemed trite and a lot of the "attempt to understand the foreign" without actually addressing that; I have to question if some of the individuals therein actually speak that way (particularly the authour's wife). I was disappointed with the writing and content, hoping for something greater, more exploratory, more considering.