Auroville - by Katarzyna Boni (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From the author of Ganbare! Workshops on Dying

In southern India lies Auroville, an experimental city founded in 1968 with a radical vision: to create a utopia free from religion, politics, and nationality, where humanity could live in harmony. But what happens when ideals meet reality?

In Auroville, award-winning journalist Katarzyna Boni journeys deep into this unique community, uncovering stories of hope, disillusionment, and resilience. From spiritual seekers and lifelong residents to skeptics questioning the city's future, Boni paints a vivid portrait of a place where dreams of a better world persist--despite the challenges of human nature.

A thought-provoking exploration of utopia and its complexities, Auroville is a powerful meditation on the search for meaning and belonging in an ever-changing world.

About the Author

Katarzyna Boni is an award-winning Polish journalist, writer, and documentarian who specializes in long-form journalism, Polish reportage, and nonfiction, often focusing on themes of community, spirituality, and resilience. Boni has reported from across the globe, with a particular interest in Asia, where she has spent extensive time researching and writing. Her acclaimed debut, Ganbare! Workshops on Dying, delved into post-tsunami Japan and the cultural narratives surrounding grief and recovery. In Auroville, she turns her lens to the utopian experiment in southern India, capturing its complexities with her signature blend of curiosity and insight.

Mark Ordon is a writer and translator based in Poznań, Poland. His work has appeared in the English edition of Przekrój magazine and The Thornfield Review, as well as academic publications commissioned by the Polish Academy of Sciences. His focus to date has been on short fiction and non-fiction, as well as translations of academic papers and lectures, such as "On the Importance of Sadness," a lecture given by philosopher Tomasz Stawiszyński at A Night of Philosophy and Ideas in Brooklyn, New York in February 2020.