This very book written
by Imran Khan is a mix of Pakistan’s history and his own autobiography. Khan
takes a start from his childhood at Zaman Park. Moving on he covers his days at
Oxford, his cricket life, establishment of Shaukat Khanum hospital and his
entry into politics.
The author relates about
his close connection with his mother. Her practice of Islam had strong Sufi
influences which later in life was adopted by Imran. Furthermore Imran states
that at Aitchison College boys caught
speaking in Urdu were fined. The author views British to have exploited India.
He quotes GDP of India in 1700s as 25 percent of world economy. Imran believes
that British colonialism has had adverse effects on the society in Pakistan. He
severely criticizes the elite in Pakistani politics.
Imran’s spiritual mentor
Mian Bashir closely guided him in spiritual matters. In addition to that Imran considers
Allama Iqbal as his inspiration and philosophical guide. Despite being good
friends with Benazir Bhutto at Oxford, Imran disagreed with her on issues.
Imran quotes her as acting “royal”. Imran also criticizes her father as he
failed to deliver because of his feudal mindset. Moreover the author mentions about
the bomb blast at Shaukat Khanum and also critiques the establishment for
engineering past elections in the country.
Further in the book Khan
discusses the rule of Pervez Musharraf, American pressure on Zardari for initiating
operation in Bajaur and the rise of Taliban in Swat valley.
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