A letter between a Muslim grandchild to his/her war hero great-grandpa
to reassure him that his story, his bravery, and his memory have not
been forgotten.
The World Wars are commonly remembered as two of the most catastrophic
disasters in recent history. What is less often recalled is that true to
their name, their devastation and loss was felt by families across the
world. Through the eyes of his great grand-child, I Remember teaches
us about the experiences of an Indian Muslim soldier during the First
World War, paying homage to his story, bravery and memory.
With simple, unidirectional dialogue and captivating illustrations, this
book serves as a poignant reminder of a shared history. A reminder that
this "great-grandpa" is only one of the millions of fallen, forgotten or
even ignored heroes of the World Wars and that soldiers come in many
different shades.