House of the rising son

Stalin's autobiography sheds light on his upbringing, his admiration for his father, family dynamics, and foretells the political struggle Tamil Nadu will see in the coming days

One Among You: The Autobiography of MK Stalin Volume 1

Translator: A S Panneerselvan

Publisher: Penguin

Pages: 255

Price: Rs 599

The politician sons of at least two Indian politicians have described their childhood and the relationship with their fathers poignantly. Former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh’s son Rajveer once confessed that meetings with his father were few as he was busy in politics and the children were brought up by the extended family. On one occasion, his father came home briefly, awkwardly patted Rajveer on the head and told him to work hard as he had to go to Class 8. “But I’m already