Mahasweta - inspiring story showing grim realities of our society by Sudha Murthy

As usual, Sudha Murthy has nicely narrated the story of a young woman who fights the odds and challenges posed by society for a condition that was not at all her fault. The novel highlights the difficulties which are faced by people suffering from Leukoderma. 

Even with so much advancement in the medical field and efforts by govt and NGOs to educate people that leukoderma is not contagious and can be healed with proper medical care, leukoderma is considered a Taboo in most parts of India and people with this condition are forced to leave the society they grew up. Mahasweta takes you through the journey of one such protagonist "Anupama". Being brought up in a modest and traditional family, Anupama was an ideal daughter for any father. She never complained about her stepmother even when she was deprived of basic needs. 

Her stepmother was always jealous of the good looks of Anupama as her own daughter was not so blessed. Anupama was always full of energy and has a special inclination to help people in need. On the other side, there is Dr.Anand who hails from a well-established and respectable family. Anand falls in love with Anupama after looking at her simplicity and enthusiasm for everything. Just when Anupama thought her life will be a fairy tale after marrying Anand, life had a different plan for her.

  

 Anupama was diagnosed with Leukoderma and instead of supporting her to go through this, Anand's family sends her out. 

Anand, even after being a Doctor doesn't show his support and sides with his orthodox parents. After feeling the same reception at her parent's place, she decides to carve a life of her own by being independent. She gets support from her friends and she successfully fights the social stigma. What happens next? Will Anand come back? If yes will Anupama accepts him in her life? If not will Anupama find another soulmate? I will definitely not spoil the plot and urge everyone to read the book. 

As with other books, Sudhamurthy succeeds to keep readers awestruck and guessing on every page. She narrates all her stories in a simple yet classy language. Read the book to experience the journey of Anupama and I am sure you will be mesmerized by the narration and encouraged by Anupama's girt and strength. Share your experiences in the comment section.

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