My Ear at His Heart

This audiobook offers a compelling exploration of personal and family history as Hanif Kureishi uncovers an abandoned manuscript of his father's, leading to revelations about their shared past. It traces his father's privileged childhood in Bombay, the upheaval caused by partition, and his own journey as a writer finding success amidst familial expectations. The narrative weaves themes of literary aspiration, family secrets, and the complex dynamics between parent and child.