The Elephant Chaser's Daughter

This is not the first time that a Dalit woman is writing. However, this is surely the first ever bold step of writing the things as they are - writing a memoir for nothing less than a debut! I am impressed with the writing style, the theme and the handling of the narrative by Shilpa. She did not let......more

Shilpa's book is not just a memoir, this is the work which speaks for those who are almost voiceless. En route her exploration to the roots of her family and ancestors, Shilpa digs out the deep rooted troubles and orthodox problems of Indian society. The gender discrimination, the class discriminati......more

"From Poverty to Possibility From Invisible to Unstoppable"- Daughters of destiny, Netflix A memoir can't be judged. Hence, I'll put forth the details of the books. It's about the author's journey from the life in a small village in Karnataka to a finally getting a Masters Degree in Psychological Cou......more

Books don’t usually make me cry, but Shilpa’s carefully chosen words and her strength in writing this story had me in tears throughout. A must-read for every Indian who thinks we know anything about the reality of poverty in our country. ~~~~~~~~~~~ “In a land where justice is often bought, poor peo......more

This is Shilpa Raj's memoir of her growing up in a South Indian village, born into a poor Dalit family, where, as a girl, the odds are really against you. In this she tells about the hardships she & her family goes through. It is also the story of a beautiful school called Shanti Bhavan, somewhere o......more