They Came from India: The Narrandes Family

They came from India - The Narrandes Family by Mansingh (Jaipal) Narrandes is an inspirational chronicle of a remarkable Indian family and their quest for social, political and economic justice for their people in white-dominated Natal, South Africa. Serendipity leads to a discovery of priceless and unusual material in a family flat in London and constitutes the backbone of a valuable community and family document. This heart warming pictorial narrative is a long overdue tribute to the Indentured and an inspiring human document, the first of its kind to give a penetrating, unique insight into the lives of the labourers from India. Author Jaipal Narrandes also highlights the huge contribution of his own ancestors to the cultural, educational, sports, commercial and agricultural life of Natal. The Narrandes Brothers soon acquired an expert understanding of the problems of the underprivileged - Blacks, Coloureds and Indians. Sports lovers from their schooldays in the Mother country, they founded the first cricket and football associations for Indians. This scrupulously researched work, which covers practically every aspect of Indian Indentured life with great skill and in a most engaging style, was enthusiastically received when it first appeared in a limited edition. In the view of some literary and historical pundits is destined for best-seller status.