This novel is a story of a man's quest for his country's freedom, and his personal family struggles. The pivotal years of the protagonist's life are told in the backdrop India's Freedom Movement. Baba's mission for Indian Independence and his balance of personal life with a young family, are woven into the emotional journey of his life. This is a fictional story but one that is deeply personal to many families of Indian origin during World War Two. This is also a story about differing opinions, crossing cultures, and the identity of each family member.