Anupama looked into the mirror and shivered with shock. A small white patch had now appeared on her arm.' Anupama's fairytale marriage to Anand falls apart when she discovers a white patch on her foot and learns that she has leukoderma. Abandoned by her uncaring in-laws and insensitive husband, she is forced to return to her father's home in the village. The social stigma of a married woman living with her parents, her steother's continual barbs and the ostracism that accompanies her skin condition force her to contemplate suicide. Determined to rebuild her life against all odds, Anupama goes to Bombay where she finds success, respect and the promise of an enduring friendship. Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals. This poignant tale offers hope and solace to the victims of the prejudices that govern society even today.

Product Details

Format: Paperback | 160 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0143103296
ISBN-13: 9780143103295
Publisher: Penguin Random House India
Publication date: 17 Sep 2007
Category: Fiction
Dimensions: (WxH): ? 5 x 8 inches
Weight: 142 g
Author: Sudha Murty

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sudha Murty is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation in India. She has a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. She started her career as a development engineer and has also taught computer science at Bangalore University colleges. Sudha Murty is a prolific writer in Kannada and English. She is a columnist for English and Kannada dailies with twenty-nine books and 200 titles to her credit. Her books have been translated into all major Indian languages. She has been honoured with various awards for her philanthropic and literary efforts. She has also received the Padma Shri from the Government of India as well as seven honorary doctorates from universities in India.