Book : Mahashweta
Author: Sudha Murthy
Publisher : Penguin Books
Might sound a bit late , but got this book from the library and felt should have started reading with indian authors.I usually dont have the habit of reviewing whatever i read but felt have to post reviews on books that are touching.this is one of such sort.
The book started with dedication “To all those women in our country who suppress their emotions and suffer silently because they have leukoderma. May they be imbued with hope and courage.”
But after reading it I felt the book is not only for those who with leukoderma, to all the women to build a confidence within and also a constructive environment against all odds.
Leukoderma is a cosmetic disease with white patches on the skin and at one point of time it spreads throughout the body. This has been misunderstood for leprosy in the days of late 19th Century, commonly in villages. Though it’s not heredity, contagious, bad omen or the pay for the sin committed in the last karma.
Women who are with this disease are treated like untouchable in the villages and small cities.
The story is weaved all around the beautiful , talented, intelligent , artistic and theatre loving Anupamma . What happens to this daughter of a Poor and timid School teacher who is spell bound by the words of her step mother who is always rude towards her and the love that brings cool breeze for a short time until when she discovered that the disease has shattered her like a Tornado with the marriage to the rich orthodox family.
How Vitamin – M plays a vital role for all individuals ,and the state of a family in the society in case of deficiency and profusion , How does Vitamin –M brings cowardice when oneself or his family lacks in it…
How Anupamma come across her difficulties and look far beyond and move ahead when the love doesn’t rescue her from the small village.
What did she faced in the busy going Mumbai , threats, opportunities and how did she managed with the life in the busy city and built a icon for her.
What is that love really meant? What does People of both gender expect in a love ? The pain of love when breached ?
How the love gets transformed when the love is no more ….
At the end it might sound feminist but it’s not.. It’s for all….
It’s a must read book for all….
My Rating :3
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