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Read stories behind the book, insights into the Partition of India, and various articles Mohammad Yasin (the subject of the book) has written over the years.
Visit the BlogAbout the Author
Raheel Yawar
Raheel Yawar is a Software Engineer and Game Developer by profession but a storyteller at heart. As a child, he was an avid reader, and over the years, he has produced many finished and half-finished stories in various mediums, including text, film, and video games. He has a Master’s degree in Computer Science, and before the release of his debut non-fiction book, The Keeper of the Light House, he had only written technical papers and blogs. The Keeper of the Light House tells the story of his grandfather’s eventful life, which was swept up in the partition of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Keeper of the Lighthouse about?
The Keeper of the Lighthouse is a non-fiction biography that tells the true story of a boy who became a foreigner in his own land during the 1947 Partition of India. It follows his journey as an ordinary migrant navigating extraordinary circumstances — from British India to the newly formed Pakistan — driven by sincerity, fearlessness, and an unwavering dream.
Is this book based on a true story?
Yes. The Keeper of the Lighthouse is based on the real life of the author's grandfather. Raheel Yawar wrote this debut non-fiction book to preserve and share his grandfather's eventful life story, which was shaped by one of the largest mass migrations in human history — the Partition of India in 1947.
Where can I buy The Keeper of the Lighthouse?
The book is available as an e-book on all major platforms including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, and Google Play Books. You can find direct links to each store at the top of this page.
Is this a historical biography or historical fiction?
The Keeper of the Lighthouse is a historical biography — a true, non-fiction account of real events during the 1947 Partition of India. While it reads with the narrative quality of fiction, the story and its characters are real.