Mahashweta
Author: Sudha Murty
ISBN: 978-0143103295
Price: Rs. 250.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Anupama looked into the mirror and shivered with shock. A small white patch had now appeared on her arm. Anupamas 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 fathers home in the village. The social stigma of a married woman living with her parents, her stepmothers 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.
Browse this title within our Fiction & Bestsellers collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 160 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0143103295.
About the Author
Sudha Murty was born in 1950, in Shiggaon, North Karnataka. Author, philanthropist, educator, public speaker and engineer, she completed her master’s in computer science from IISc, Bangalore. She is the founder of the Infosys Foundation and the chairperson of the Murty Trust. A bestselling author, with more than three hundred titles to her acclaim, some of her most famous books include Three Thousand Stitches, Dollar Bahu and Wise and Otherwise. She writes in English and Kannada, and her books have been translated into all major Indian languages and have sold over 60 lakh copies around the country. Over the years, Sudha Murty has been recognized with many prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2023 and 2006, respectively; Bal Sahitya Puraskar in 2023; the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature in 2006; the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award in 2020; and Lokmanya Tilak and Mahatma awards in 2024. She was also awarded the Rajyotsava and Attimabbe Award for excellence in Kannada literature from the Government of Karnataka in 2000 and 2012. Sudha Murty has received nineteen honorary doctorates from various universities across India. Currently, she is also serving as the President-nominated member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0143103295
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Anupama looked into the mirror and shivered with shock. A small white patch had now appeared on her arm. Anupamas 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...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Fiction & Bestsellers and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Sudha Murty.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love Mahashweta for its quiet strength and emotional honesty. This pocket‑friendly novel pulls you into Anupama’s journey as she faces rejection, stigma, and heartbreak, yet chooses dignity and self‑respect over despair. The story is deeply moving without being heavy, offering hope, courage, and reassurance that you can rebuild your life even when society turns its back on you. It’s a comforting, inspiring read that stays with you long after the last page.
- Published by Penguin.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 160.
Catalog Description
Anupama looked into the mirror and shivered with shock. A small white patch had now appeared on her arm. Anupamas 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 fathers home in the village. The social stigma of a married woman living with her parents, her stepmothers 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...
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