To Orwell Today,
re: SHRINE TO ORWELL

Hi Jackie,

How are you? I saw your posts in net about Orwell and the efforts of you and Nasir and Dr Mukurjee. It feels good. I am from Motihari, and my parents are still there and want to be a part of the development and progress and efforts made to secure and develop the site.

I recently joined a group in Facebook "The George Orwell Society" and am trying to put some information about Orwell and get help to secure the birth place.

It seems the posts are of 2008. Can you please tell me how much have we progressed?

Amit Dubey,
Atlanta , GA

Greetings Amit,

Thanks for your interest in our plans for a SHRINE TO ORWELL at his Motihari birthplace.

The last post came a couple months ago - in Feb 2009 - from Manish, a LONDON BANKER BEHIND BIHAR. I put him in contact with Nasir and the Collins couple from England who sent photos and a report after VISITING ORWELL'S BIRTHPLACE just over a year ago in March 2008.

I'm still waiting to hear the results of their discussions and if they've made any headway. I'll pass on your enquiry and that will hopefully remind them that we're waiting for their news.

It's godcidental that your parents still live there and want to be a part of the project. Perhaps - if they don't live too far away - they would consider visiting the house on Orwell's upcoming 106th birthday - June 25th, 2009. They could perhaps take flowers and have their photo taken there and send it along to share with those of us hoping to ourselves one day make the pilgrimage.

Any insights you have to offer - from your personal experience growing up there - would be greatly appreciated.

All the best,
Jackie Jura

To Orwell Today,

Thanks Jackie,

I read the post and have requested my parents to be there and will sure share the photos. I have requested them to take a couple of local kids and spend some time there talking about Orwell. In December I will be visiting my parents and will visit the location personally and update you with current situation.

-Amit Dubey

Greetings Amit,

That's wonderful news - and gives us all something to really look forward to - especially coming up next month for Orwell's 106th birthday. What a good way to celebrate. And then, when you go in December, it will be like icing on the cake!

All the best,
Jackie Jura

Jackie Jura
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