Kunnolamundu Parayan — meaning 'There is so much more to tell' — is a poignant reflection on history, memory, and the inexhaustible richness of Malabar's past. Published by Chakkiparamban Books and released on January 1, 2023 at Kondotty by the revered Panakkad Sayyid Sadiqali Shihab Thangal.
The title is a philosophical statement: even after over a dozen books and thirty years of research, there is still more to tell, more to discover, more lives to honour. In this book, Jafar revisits stories he could not fully explore in earlier works — secondary characters who deserved centre stage, episodes needing more context, and reflections on how history is constructed and contested.
The book weaves together memoir, oral history, and scholarly analysis in a unique hybrid format. Jafar shares personal anecdotes of his research journeys — tracking down elderly survivors in remote villages, deciphering faded documents in archives, and the emotional weight of connecting living family members with their shared heritage.
Described by critics as Jafar's most personal and literary work — a testament to a historian's lifelong commitment to ensuring the past is never forgotten.
