The Lucky Ones (memoir)
| Author | Zara Chowdhary |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Arsh Raziuddin |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Publisher | Crown Publishing Group |
Publication date | July 16, 2024 |
| Publication place | India, United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback), e-book |
| ISBN | 978-0-593-72743-0 |
The Lucky Ones is a 2024 memoir by Zara Chowdhary. The book recounts her experiences as a sixteen-year-old during the 2002 Gujarat riots in Ahmedabad, India. It explores themes of religious violence, trauma, family dynamics, and the rise of Hindu nationalism. The book received critical acclaim and was the winner of the 2025 Shakti Bhatt Prize.