Romila Thapar's memoir, Just Being, offers an intimate look at her personal life rather than a history of her scholarship.
The book reflects on the exhilarated moments and challenges of a life well lived, including reflections on her parents.
Thapar maintains her professional stance that historical writing requires rigorous evidence and scholarship despite ongoing public scrutiny.
The narrative concludes with reflections on her 90th birthday, highlighting the human element behind the famous historian.