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The Emergency: A Personal History is a 2015 book by Indian journalist Coomi KapoorThe book is a personal reflection on the impact of The Emergency, when Indira Gandhi suspended democracy and civil liberties, on Kapoor and her family. Her husband, Read More..

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Description	The Emergency: A Personal History is a 2015 book by Indian journalist Coomi KapoorThe book is a personal reflection on the impact of The Emergency, when Indira Gandhi suspended democracy and civil liberties, on Kapoor and her family. Her husband, also a journalist was imprisoned and her family faced threats and harassment from security forces. The book also recounts the broader impact of the Emergency on Indian society. The book recalls the "drama the horror, as well as the heroism of a few, during those nineteen months, 40 years ago, when democracy was derailed"
Description	The Emergency: A Personal History is a 2015 book by Indian journalist Coomi KapoorThe book is a personal reflection on the impact of The Emergency, when Indira Gandhi suspended democracy and civil liberties, on Kapoor and her family. Her husband, also a journalist was imprisoned and her family faced threats and harassment from security forces. The book also recounts the broader impact of the Emergency on Indian society. The book recalls the "drama the horror, as well as the heroism of a few, during those nineteen months, 40 years ago, when democracy was derailed"

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Name	The Emergency: A Personal History
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Authors	Coomi Kapoor
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Language	English
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Country	India
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