{"product_id":"thinking-aloud-hardcover-1","title":"Thinking Aloud - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerry Pinto\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompelling and personal essays that underscore the importance of inclusive storytelling in understanding our world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThinking Aloud, \u003c\/i\u003e Jerry Pinto examines the notion of Bollywood as a national cinema in a linguistically diverse India. He traces its evolution from films from the 1940s-50s like \u003ci\u003eKismet \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMother India\u003c\/i\u003e--which contributed to national identity through its themes of sacrifice and unity--to male-centric cinematic narratives of the 1970s-80s. Writing on Bollywood, biography, translation, and teaching with candor and empathy, Pinto argues that Bollywood's simplistic, good-versus-evil narratives have deeply influenced the public's perception of their past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing from his translations of works such as Sachin Kunalkar's \u003ci\u003eCobalt Blue\u003c\/i\u003e and Daya Pawar's \u003ci\u003eBaluta\u003c\/i\u003e, Pinto stresses the importance of biographies in providing personal insights into historical events, challenging monolithic narratives, and enriching our understanding of history through diverse, often overlooked, experiences. He delves deeply into the vital role of translation in bridging cultural and linguistic divides. This book also explores Pinto's unconventional journey as an educator. Reflecting on his reluctant start as a teacher at fourteen and his innovative methods promoting the inclusion of marginalized voices, he offers a poignant commentary on the transformative power of education. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry Pinto\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and poet based in Mumbai. He has published three novels, two volumes of poetry, and one non-fiction book. An acclaimed translator, Pinto has also published landmark translations from Marathi and Hindi. In addition, he's published books for children and edited several volumes of his essays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 22, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47334219645177,"sku":"9781803094786","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Ot8EUwEtIR9781803094786_4782453f-fe79-446b-ae03-e2e3e7ee2acb.webp?v=1769648631","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/thinking-aloud-hardcover-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}