Mystery Sunday

1 The Jesus Papers: Exposing the Greatest Cover-up in History by Michael Baigent, hardcover, published by HaperCollins, pp 336, Rs 895

2 For One More Day by Mitch Albom, hardcover, published by Little Brown, pp 208, Rs 795

3 First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers by Loung Ung, paperback, published by Penguin books, pp 288, Rs 525

4 A Woman in Berlin by Anonymous, paperback, published by Virago press, pp 320, Rs 695

5 Be Near Me by Andrew O’Hagan, paperback, published by Faber and Faber books, pp 256, Rs 795

What the books are about

The Jesus Papers:

In The Jesus Papers, Michael Baigent reveals the truth about Jesus’ life and tackles controversial questions such as whether or not there is incontrovertible proof Christ survived the crucifixion. The book presents explosive new evidence that challenges everything we know about the life and death of Jesus.

For One More Day:

This is the story of a man named Charley who loses his job, leaves his family, and decides, one night, to end his life. Somewhere between this world and the next, he encounters his mother, who died years ago, and he spends one last day with her — a day he never had on earth.

First They Killed My Father:

Until the age of five, Loung Ung lived in Phnom Penh, one of seven children of a high-ranking government official. When Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge army stormed into Phnom Penh in April 1975, Ung’s family fled and were forced to disperse to survive. Loung forged on to create for herself a courageous new life. It is an unforgettable book told through the voice of the young Loung. It is a shocking and tragic tale of a girl who was determined to survive despite the odds.

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