Walking Towards Ourselves: Indian Women Tell Their Stories

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Autobiographical anthology; voices of contemporary Indian women.

If you're interested in the vivid tapestry of Indian culture, "Walking Towards Ourselves" offers you an intimate window into the lives of women navigating its complex societal structures. These autobiographies are not just stories; they're personal truths grappling with deeply entrenched norms, and the writers’ courage in sharing their experiences provides a rare and enlightening perspective. It's an invitation to understand, empathize, and perhaps see the world through an Indian woman's eyes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Walking Towards Ourselves: Indian Women Tell Their Stories

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ISBN: 9789351777922
Date of Publication: 2016-01-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology
Related Topics: Autobiography, Biography, Womens, Gender
Goodreads rating: 4.09
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Walking Towards Ourselves is an anthology of autobiographical narratives based on the real, lived experiences of Indian women writers. The pieces explore what it means to be an Indian woman. Contributors write on issues such as love, sexuality, taboos, marriage, motherhood, literacy, career choices, dating, and definitions of success for women. Walking Towards Ourselves represents multiple perspectives and a range of voices, giving readers insight into the richness and complexities of contemporary Indian women's lives. Contributors include Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Deepti Kapoor, Ira Trivedi, Leila Seth, Sharanya Manivannan, Tishani Doshi, Annie Zaidi, Anjum Hasan, Margaret Mascarenhas, Tisca Chopra, Salma, Anita Agnihotri, Ambai, Pallavi Sharda, Mitali Saran, Urvashi Butalia, Rosalyn D'Mello, and Nirupama Dutt.
 

Autobiographical anthology; voices of contemporary Indian women.

If you're interested in the vivid tapestry of Indian culture, "Walking Towards Ourselves" offers you an intimate window into the lives of women navigating its complex societal structures. These autobiographies are not just stories; they're personal truths grappling with deeply entrenched norms, and the writers’ courage in sharing their experiences provides a rare and enlightening perspective. It's an invitation to understand, empathize, and perhaps see the world through an Indian woman's eyes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.