About the Book Some stories are too important to be forgotten. When Ananya returns from London to India to be with her ailing grandmother, she finds herself drawn into a past she never fully understood. As memories unfold, she discovers her family's untold journey through the Indian Partition—a story of love, friendship, sacrifice, loss, and extraordinary resilience. Decades earlier, young Ranjeeta dreamed of a simple life filled with hope and happiness. But as Partition reshaped millions of lives, she was forced to navigate separation, uncertainty, and heartbreak while holding on to the people and memories she cherished most. Spanning generations, Before I Go is a deeply moving family saga about the bonds between grandmothers, mothers, and daughters, the legacy of the Indian Partition, and the stories that continue to shape who we are. Inside this unforgettable novel, you'll discover: A powerful family saga spanning generations A deeply emotional story inspired by the human experiences surrounding the Indian Partition Strong and memorable women whose lives are shaped by love, courage, and resilience Themes of family, belonging, identity, forgiveness, and hope A heartfelt exploration of the bond between grandmothers, mothers, and daughters A story that reminds us that some memories never fade and some relationships never truly end A daughter searching for answers. A grandmother carrying memories. A family forever shaped by the Indian Partition. About the Author Padmini Palaparthy is an engineer, educator, entrepreneur, and writer whose passion for storytelling began with childhood diaries and years of blogging. After building a successful career in the technology industry, she went on to found STEMdroid, an institute dedicated to STEM education, where she inspired and mentored young learners through hands-on innovation and creativity. Now based in Germany with her husband and two sons, Padmini brings together her love for history, human relationships, and storytelling in her debut novel, Before I Go. Inspired by real-life accounts of Partition survivors, she crafts a deeply moving narrative that explores family, memory, resilience, and the enduring impact of stories passed down through generations. Before I Go is a heartfelt tribute to the lives transformed by the Indian Partition and to the bonds that continue to connect families across time, distance, and generations.

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