Porridge & I

In the wake of India's independence in 1947, a little girl and her sister, carelessly dubbed “Porridge”, a distorted form of a pretty Indian name, navigate the shifting landscape of their new world. The daughters of an army officer, they roam the vibrant tapestry of India, their lives a blend of childlike wonder and poignant satire. Through the eyes of Porridge's little sister, the narrator, we witness the remnants of a colonial past unraveling as their nation embraces its new identity. Amidst the echoes of adult conversations, filled with humor, heartache, and the scars of Partition, Porridge — whose real name the Anglo-Indian nanny can't pronounce — and her sister, discover the complexities of a nation reborn. With a voice that captures both laughter and longing, Porridge & I invites readers of all ages to share in a journey of growth, resilience, and the joy of sisterhood in a rapidly changing India.