Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India - by William Dalrymple

Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India by William Dalrymple is a compelling exploration of spirituality in contemporary India. Through nine vivid narratives, Dalrymple chronicles the lives of individuals deeply committed to their faith, from a Jain nun embracing ritual death to a tantric in a cremation ground. He captures the tension between tradition and modernity, highlighting how ancient spiritual practices persist despite social and economic change.